After-tax guide
$20 an Hour After Taxes in 2026
Estimate $20/hour take-home pay across major states.
| State | Biweekly net | Annual net | Support level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $1,127 | $29,311 | Enhanced estimate: federal, FICA, and deductions. No Texas wage income tax. |
| California | $1,084 | $28,185 | Enhanced estimate: PIT, SDI, FICA, W-4, and deductions. |
| Florida | $1,127 | $29,311 | Enhanced estimate: federal, FICA, and deductions. No Florida wage income tax. |
| New York | $1,075 | $27,957 | Enhanced estimate: NY state, NYC/Yonkers toggles, FICA, W-4, and deductions. |
| New Jersey | $1,099 | $28,570 | Basic estimate: state income tax bands, FICA, W-4, and deductions. |
| Illinois | $1,060 | $27,548 | Focused estimate: Illinois flat income tax, FICA, W-4, and deductions. |
| Pennsylvania | $1,085 | $28,218 | Basic estimate: PA flat tax plus optional local rate field. |
| Washington | $1,127 | $29,311 | Enhanced estimate: federal, FICA, and deductions. No wage income tax. |
What $20/hour means after taxes
Using the calculator's default assumptions, $20/hour produces an estimated annual take-home pay of $29,311 in Texas, $28,185 in California, and $27,957 in New York. These examples use 2026 federal withholding, FICA, single filing status, biweekly pay, and the default pre-tax deductions shown in the calculator.
The table is designed for comparison, not payroll filing. States with no broad wage income tax can still have federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, benefit deductions, and other paycheck reductions. States with active or basic state support show the current support level so the result does not overstate precision.
Assumptions used on this page
- Pay frequency: biweekly, or 26 paychecks per year.
- Filing status: single or married filing separately unless changed in the calculator.
- Default deductions: $150 per paycheck for 401(k) and $80 per paycheck for health insurance.
- Federal source: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T percentage method assumptions.
- FICA source: 2026 Social Security wage base, Social Security rate, Medicare rate, and Additional Medicare threshold.
Common questions
Is this before or after deductions?
The examples include federal withholding, FICA, supported state taxes, and the calculator's default deduction assumptions.
Why do states differ?
State income taxes, local taxes, SDI or paid leave programs, and no-income-tax rules can change take-home pay.