Payroll Garnishment Estimator (Based on User Inputs)
Estimate potential wage garnishment amounts based on disposable income and rules you define.
Disclaimer: This tool does NOT incorporate or provide federal, state, or local garnishment laws or legal advice. Garnishment rules are complex and vary by debt type and location. You must know the correct rules for your specific situation and enter them accurately. Consult official legal sources or a professional for guidance.
Income and Deductions
Enter total mandatory deductions: Federal/State/Local Income Tax, Social Security, Medicare.
Minimum Wage Information (For Applicable Rules)
Enter your current applicable minimum wage. Federal CCPA calculations use 30 times the *federal* minimum wage, regardless of your state's wage. However, this tool allows you to use your local minimum wage and specify hours if needed for custom rules.
Use the Federal Minimum Wage ($7.25 as of Jan 1, 2024) if referencing federal CCPA limits.
Typically 40 for weekly, 80 for bi-weekly, etc.
User-Defined Garnishment Rules
Define up to two calculation rules based on the garnishment order or law applicable to your situation.
Rule 1
Rule 2
Final Garnishment Calculation Rule
Choose how the final estimated garnishment is determined based on the rules you defined above.
Payroll Garnishment Estimate Results (Per Pay Period)
Income Details:
Gross Pay:
Required Deductions:
Disposable Income:
Minimum Wage Info Used:
Hourly Minimum Wage:
Hours in Pay Period:
Equivalent Weekly Minimum Wage:
30 x Weekly Minimum Wage:
User-Defined Rules Applied:
Rule 1 (): Calculated Amount:
Type: , Value(s):
Rule 2 (): Calculated Amount:
Type: , Value(s):
Final Estimated Garnishment:
Calculation Method:
Estimated Garnishment Amount:
Estimated Net Pay:
Estimated Net Pay: