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New Jersey Wage Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate your net pay in New Jersey, taking into account federal and state taxes, FICA contributions, and common pre-tax deductions. This tool provides an estimate based on 2024 tax rates and is not financial or tax advice.

Gross Wage: Hourly Annually

Pay Frequency: Weekly Bi-Weekly Semi-Monthly Monthly Annually

Federal Filing Status: Single Married Filing Jointly Head of Household

NJ Filing Status: Single Married Filing Jointly Head of Household Married Filing Separately Qualifying Widow(er)

NJ Allowances:

Pre-Tax Deductions: Fixed Amount per Pay Period Percentage of Gross Pay

Estimated Paycheck Breakdown:

Gross Pay per Period:

Federal Income Tax:

FICA (Social Security & Medicare):

NJ State Income Tax:

NJ UI/FLI Contributions:

Pre-Tax Deductions:

Total Deductions:

Net Pay per Period:

Understanding Your New Jersey Paycheck

Navigating your paycheck can be complex, especially with various federal and state deductions. This New Jersey Wage Calculator helps you understand how your gross earnings translate into your net take-home pay. Here's a breakdown of the key components:

Gross Pay

This is your total earnings before any deductions. It's calculated based on your hourly wage and hours worked, or your annual salary. Your gross pay is the starting point for all tax and deduction calculations.

Federal Income Tax

The U.S. federal government levies income tax on your earnings. The amount withheld depends on your gross income, filing status (Single, Married Filing Jointly, Head of Household), and other factors. This calculator uses simplified 2024 federal tax brackets and standard deductions to provide an estimate. It's important to note that actual withholding can vary based on your W-4 elections, which account for dependents, other income, and itemized deductions.

FICA Taxes (Social Security & Medicare)

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. These are mandatory contributions that fund Social Security and Medicare programs:

Social Security: This tax is 6.2% of your gross wages, up to an annual wage base limit ($168,600 for 2024). It provides benefits for retirees, the disabled, and survivors.
Medicare: This tax is 1.45% of all your gross wages, with no wage base limit. It funds healthcare for individuals aged 65 or older, and certain younger people with disabilities.

Your employer also pays an equal amount for both Social Security and Medicare.

New Jersey State Income Tax

New Jersey has its own progressive income tax system. The amount you pay depends on your taxable income and your filing status. The state uses a system of "allowances" to reduce your taxable income, similar to the old federal W-4 system. Each allowance you claim reduces the amount of income subject to state tax. This calculator incorporates 2024 NJ state tax brackets and allowance values for an accurate estimate.

New Jersey UI/FLI Contributions

New Jersey employees contribute to several state-mandated insurance programs:

Unemployment Insurance (UI): This provides temporary financial assistance to eligible workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. For 2024, employees contribute 0.425% of wages up to an annual wage base limit ($42,300).
Family Leave Insurance (FLI): This provides temporary benefits to workers who need to take time off to care for a new child or a seriously ill family member. For 2024, employees contribute 0.09% of wages up to an annual wage base limit ($42,300).
Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI): While employers contribute to TDI, employees generally do not have a direct payroll deduction for it in New Jersey (0.00% for employees in 2024).

Pre-Tax Deductions

These are deductions taken from your gross pay before taxes are calculated, which can lower your taxable income. Common examples include contributions to a 401(k) or 403(b) retirement plan, health insurance premiums, or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions. This calculator allows you to input a fixed amount or a percentage of your gross pay for these deductions.

Net Pay

Your net pay, or take-home pay, is what's left after all federal, state, and local taxes, as well as any pre-tax or post-tax deductions, have been subtracted from your gross pay.

Example Calculation:

Let's consider an individual in New Jersey earning $60,000 annually, paid bi-weekly, filing as Single federally and in NJ, claiming 0 NJ allowances, with $50 per pay period in pre-tax deductions (e.g., 401k).

Gross Annual Wage: $60,000
Pay Frequency: Bi-Weekly (26 pay periods)
Gross Pay per Period: $60,000 / 26 = $2,307.69
Pre-Tax Deductions: $50.00 (reduces taxable income)
Taxable Income for Federal/NJ: Varies after deductions and standard deductions/allowances.
Estimated Federal Income Tax: ~$200 – $250 per period (highly dependent on W-4, this is an estimate)
FICA Tax: $2,307.69 * (6.2% + 1.45%) = $176.94
NJ State Income Tax: ~$60 – $80 per period (based on NJ brackets and allowances)
NJ UI/FLI: $2,307.69 * (0.425% + 0.09%) = $11.89 (up to annual limits)
Total Deductions: ~$490 – $570
Estimated Net Pay per Period: ~$1,730 – $1,820

(Note: These are illustrative numbers. Use the calculator for precise estimates based on your specific inputs.)

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var wageType = document.getElementById("wageType").value; var payFrequency = document.getElementById("payFrequency").value; var federalFilingStatus = document.getElementById("federalFilingStatus").value; var njFilingStatus = document.getElementById("njFilingStatus").value; var njAllowances = parseInt(document.getElementById("njAllowances").value); var preTaxDeductionAmount = parseFloat(document.getElementById("preTaxDeductionAmount").value); var preTaxDeductionType = document.getElementById("preTaxDeductionType").value; // Input validation if (isNaN(grossWageInput) || grossWageInput < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid gross wage."); return; } if (isNaN(njAllowances) || njAllowances < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid number of NJ allowances."); return; } if (isNaN(preTaxDeductionAmount) || preTaxDeductionAmount < 0) { alert("Please enter a valid pre-tax deduction amount."); return; } var annualGrossWage; var payPeriodsPerYear; // Determine annual gross wage and pay periods per year if (wageType === "hourly") { // Assume 40 hours/week for annual calculation annualGrossWage = grossWageInput * 40 * 52; } else { // annually annualGrossWage = grossWageInput; } switch (payFrequency) { case "weekly": payPeriodsPerYear = 52; break; case "bi-weekly": payPeriodsPerYear = 26; break; case "semi-monthly": payPeriodsPerYear = 24; break; case "monthly": payPeriodsPerYear = 12; break; case "annually": payPeriodsPerYear = 1; break; default: payPeriodsPerYear = 1; // Should not happen } var grossPayPerPeriod = annualGrossWage / payPeriodsPerYear; // Calculate pre-tax deductions var actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod = 0; if (preTaxDeductionType === "fixed") { actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod = preTaxDeductionAmount; } else { // percentage actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod = grossPayPerPeriod * (preTaxDeductionAmount / 100); } // Ensure pre-tax deductions don't exceed gross pay actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod = Math.min(actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod, grossPayPerPeriod); var annualTaxableGross = annualGrossWage – (actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod * payPeriodsPerYear); if (annualTaxableGross < 0) annualTaxableGross = 0; // Cannot have negative taxable income from pre-tax deductions // — FICA Taxes (2024 rates) — var socialSecurityRate = 0.062; var medicareRate = 0.0145; var socialSecurityLimit = 168600; // 2024 limit var annualSocialSecurityTaxable = Math.min(annualGrossWage, socialSecurityLimit); var annualFicaTax = (annualSocialSecurityTaxable * socialSecurityRate) + (annualGrossWage * medicareRate); var ficaTaxPerPeriod = annualFicaTax / payPeriodsPerYear; // — Federal Income Tax (Simplified 2024 Brackets & Standard Deductions) — var federalStandardDeduction; if (federalFilingStatus === "single") { federalStandardDeduction = 14600; } else if (federalFilingStatus === "married_jointly") { federalStandardDeduction = 29200; } else { // head_of_household federalStandardDeduction = 21900; } var federalTaxableIncome = annualTaxableGross – federalStandardDeduction; if (federalTaxableIncome < 0) federalTaxableIncome = 0; var annualFederalTax = 0; if (federalFilingStatus === "single") { if (federalTaxableIncome <= 11600) annualFederalTax = federalTaxableIncome * 0.10; else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 47150) annualFederalTax = 1160 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 11600) * 0.12); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 100525) annualFederalTax = 5426 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 47150) * 0.22); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 191950) annualFederalTax = 17167.50 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 100525) * 0.24); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 243725) annualFederalTax = 39115.50 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 191950) * 0.32); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 609350) annualFederalTax = 55678.50 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 243725) * 0.35); else annualFederalTax = 183647.25 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 609350) * 0.37); } else if (federalFilingStatus === "married_jointly") { if (federalTaxableIncome <= 23200) annualFederalTax = federalTaxableIncome * 0.10; else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 94300) annualFederalTax = 2320 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 23200) * 0.12); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 201050) annualFederalTax = 10852 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 94300) * 0.22); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 383900) annualFederalTax = 34335 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 201050) * 0.24); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 487450) annualFederalTax = 78231 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 383900) * 0.32); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 731200) annualFederalTax = 111355 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 487450) * 0.35); else annualFederalTax = 196602.50 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 731200) * 0.37); } else { // head_of_household if (federalTaxableIncome <= 16550) annualFederalTax = federalTaxableIncome * 0.10; else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 63100) annualFederalTax = 1655 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 16550) * 0.12); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 100500) annualFederalTax = 7247 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 63100) * 0.22); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 191950) annualFederalTax = 15463 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 100500) * 0.24); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 243700) annualFederalTax = 37411 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 191950) * 0.32); else if (federalTaxableIncome <= 609350) annualFederalTax = 53963 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 243700) * 0.35); else annualFederalTax = 181935.50 + ((federalTaxableIncome – 609350) * 0.37); } var federalTaxPerPeriod = annualFederalTax / payPeriodsPerYear; // — NJ State Income Tax (2024 Brackets) — var njTaxableIncome = annualTaxableGross – (njAllowances * 1000); // Each allowance reduces taxable income by $1,000 if (njTaxableIncome < 0) njTaxableIncome = 0; var annualNjStateTax = 0; if (njFilingStatus === "single" || njFilingStatus === "married_separate") { if (njTaxableIncome <= 20000) annualNjStateTax = njTaxableIncome * 0.014; else if (njTaxableIncome <= 35000) annualNjStateTax = 280 + ((njTaxableIncome – 20000) * 0.0175); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 40000) annualNjStateTax = 542.50 + ((njTaxableIncome – 35000) * 0.035); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 75000) annualNjStateTax = 717.50 + ((njTaxableIncome – 40000) * 0.05525); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 150000) annualNjStateTax = 2651.25 + ((njTaxableIncome – 75000) * 0.0637); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 500000) annualNjStateTax = 7428.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 150000) * 0.0897); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 1000000) annualNjStateTax = 38723.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 500000) * 0.1075); else annualNjStateTax = 92473.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 1000000) * 0.1075); } else if (njFilingStatus === "married_jointly" || njFilingStatus === "qualifying_widow") { if (njTaxableIncome <= 20000) annualNjStateTax = njTaxableIncome * 0.014; else if (njTaxableIncome <= 50000) annualNjStateTax = 280 + ((njTaxableIncome – 20000) * 0.0175); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 70000) annualNjStateTax = 805 + ((njTaxableIncome – 50000) * 0.0245); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 80000) annualNjStateTax = 1295 + ((njTaxableIncome – 70000) * 0.035); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 100000) annualNjStateTax = 1645 + ((njTaxableIncome – 80000) * 0.05525); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 150000) annualNjStateTax = 2740 + ((njTaxableIncome – 100000) * 0.0637); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 500000) annualNjStateTax = 5925 + ((njTaxableIncome – 150000) * 0.0897); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 1000000) annualNjStateTax = 37215 + ((njTaxableIncome – 500000) * 0.1075); else annualNjStateTax = 90965 + ((njTaxableIncome – 1000000) * 0.1075); } else { // head_of_household if (njTaxableIncome <= 20000) annualNjStateTax = njTaxableIncome * 0.014; else if (njTaxableIncome <= 35000) annualNjStateTax = 280 + ((njTaxableIncome – 20000) * 0.0175); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 40000) annualNjStateTax = 542.50 + ((njTaxableIncome – 35000) * 0.035); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 75000) annualNjStateTax = 717.50 + ((njTaxableIncome – 40000) * 0.05525); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 150000) annualNjStateTax = 2651.25 + ((njTaxableIncome – 75000) * 0.0637); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 500000) annualNjStateTax = 7428.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 150000) * 0.0897); else if (njTaxableIncome <= 1000000) annualNjStateTax = 38723.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 500000) * 0.1075); else annualNjStateTax = 92473.75 + ((njTaxableIncome – 1000000) * 0.1075); } var njStateTaxPerPeriod = annualNjStateTax / payPeriodsPerYear; // — NJ UI/FLI Contributions (2024 rates) — var njUiRate = 0.00425; var njFliRate = 0.0009; var njUiFliLimit = 42300; // 2024 limit var annualNjUiFliTaxable = Math.min(annualGrossWage, njUiFliLimit); var annualNjUifliTax = (annualNjUiFliTaxable * njUiRate) + (annualNjUiFliTaxable * njFliRate); var njUifliTaxPerPeriod = annualNjUifliTax / payPeriodsPerYear; // — Total Deductions & Net Pay — var totalDeductionsPerPeriod = ficaTaxPerPeriod + federalTaxPerPeriod + njStateTaxPerPeriod + njUifliTaxPerPeriod + actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod; var netPayPerPeriod = grossPayPerPeriod – totalDeductionsPerPeriod; // Display results document.getElementById("grossPayPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(grossPayPerPeriod); document.getElementById("federalTaxPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(federalTaxPerPeriod); document.getElementById("ficaTaxPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(ficaTaxPerPeriod); document.getElementById("njStateTaxPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(njStateTaxPerPeriod); document.getElementById("njUifliTaxPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(njUifliTaxPerPeriod); document.getElementById("preTaxDeductionsPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(actualPreTaxDeductionPerPeriod); document.getElementById("totalDeductionsPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(totalDeductionsPerPeriod); document.getElementById("netPayPerPeriod").textContent = formatCurrency(netPayPerPeriod); } function formatCurrency(amount) { return "$" + amount.toFixed(2).replace(/\B(?=(\d{3})+(?!\d))/g, ","); } // Initial calculation on page load document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', calculateNJWage);