About WageWright
Free paycheck and payroll calculators built on cited tax data and math we verify to the penny.
Why WageWright exists
Figuring out your real take-home pay is harder than it should be. Between federal brackets, FICA, state rules, and pre-tax deductions, a "simple" paycheck question turns into a research project. We built WageWright to give straight answers fast: type in a few numbers, see an estimate you can actually use.
How we build our calculators
Every calculator here follows the same three rules:
- Real sources, cited. Tax numbers come from the IRS, the Social Security Administration, and state revenue departments — never from guesswork. We track where each figure comes from so we can update it correctly each year.
- Verified math. Before a calculator goes live, we test it against worked examples down to the penny. If the math and the example disagree, we fix it before publishing.
- Plain language. We explain what each input means and show how the result is calculated, so you're not just trusting a black box.
What we cover
WageWright focuses on paychecks and payroll: take-home pay by state, hourly and overtime math, raises, bonuses, and the small conversions that come up at work. We're adding states and tools steadily, starting with the ones people search for most.
How we keep the lights on
WageWright is free. We plan to cover our costs through advertising once the site is established. Ads never change our math or our sources — the calculators work the same whether or not you ever click anything.
WageWright is an informational tool, not a tax or financial advisor. Our results are estimates. For decisions that affect your money, check with a qualified professional or your payroll department. See our full disclaimer.
Get in touch
Spotted a number that looks off, or want a calculator we don't have yet? We genuinely want to hear it — email contact@wagewright.com or use the contact page.