$18,000 Salary After Tax (2025)

    Take-Home:$14,724/year
    |
    Monthly:$1,227/mo
    |
    3,000/mo searches/month

    Your Income Information

    Enter your salary details to calculate your take-home pay after federal, state, FICA, and Medicare taxes

    $2,000 child tax credit per child

    Annual Take-Home

    $14,724

    81.8% of gross

    Monthly Take-Home

    $1,227

    Per month

    Total Taxes

    $3,276

    18.20% effective rate

    Hourly After Tax

    $7.08

    Based on 2,080 hrs/year

    Detailed Tax Breakdown

    See exactly where your money goes

    Tax TypeAnnualMonthly% of Income
    Federal Income Tax$225$18.751.3%
    State Income Tax$1,674$139.59.3%
    FICA (Social Security)$1,116$936.2%
    Medicare$261$21.751.5%
    Total Taxes$3,276$27318.20%
    Net Take-Home Pay$14,724$1,22781.8%

    Standard Deduction

    $15,750

    Taxable Income

    $2,250

    Marginal Tax Rate

    10.00%

    Where Your Money Goes

    Breakdown of gross salary

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    Take-Home Pay by Period

    Your net income across different time periods

    Annual

    $14,724

    Monthly

    $1,227

    Biweekly

    $566.31

    Weekly

    $283.15

    Daily

    $56.63

    Hourly

    $7.08

    Official Data Sources

    Our calculator uses verified tax rates from official government sources, updated annually

    Federal Tax Brackets:

    IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-40

    irs.gov/forms-pubs →
    Standard Deductions:

    IRS 2025 Tax Tables

    irs.gov →
    FICA (Social Security):

    Social Security Administration - Wage Base $176,100

    ssa.gov →
    Medicare Tax:

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    cms.gov →

    Last Updated: January 2025 (Tax Year 2025) •Next Update: January 2026 •State Tax Rates: Tax Foundation, State Revenue Departments

    Jobs & Career Context for $18,000

    What to expect earning this salary

    Entry-level part-time or transitional full-time roles earning around $18,000 annually. Common in retail, food service, and gig economy work.

    How to Budget on $18,000

    Financial planning strategies for this income level

    At $18,000, minimal tax burden allows you to keep most earnings. Focus on building emergency fund ($1,000-$2,000), upgrading skills, and seeking higher-paying opportunities. Consider side income streams.

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