Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax Calculator

Calculates estimated FICA taxes for a single pay period based on *your* inputs.

Wage & Year-to-Date (YTD) Information

Enter details for the employee for the current pay period.

Wage/Salary Amount for This Period ($):

Pay Frequency:

(Used for display in results only. Calculation uses the amount entered above.)

Employee's YTD Social Security Wages ($) *Before* This Pay Period:

(Total SS taxable wages paid to the employee from Jan 1 up to, but not including, this pay period.)

Employee's YTD Medicare Wages ($) *Before* This Pay Period:

(Total Medicare taxable wages paid to the employee from Jan 1 up to, but not including, this pay period.)

Applicable FICA Tax Rates & Limits

Enter the rates and limits for the specific Tax Year you are calculating.

Tax Year:

(For display in results only. Ensure rates/limits below match this year.)

Social Security Wage Base Limit (Annual $) for Tax Year :

(The maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security tax per employee per year.)

Employee Social Security Tax Rate (%):

(Standard employee share rate for SS tax.)

Employer Social Security Tax Rate (%):

(Standard employer share rate for SS tax.)

Employee Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Standard employee share rate for Medicare tax.)

Employer Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Standard employer share rate for Medicare tax.)

Additional Medicare Tax Rate (%):

(Extra employee-only tax on earnings above the annual threshold.)

Additional Medicare Tax Threshold (Annual $) for Tax Year :

(The annual earnings amount above which the Additional Medicare Tax applies to the employee. This threshold depends on filing status.)

FICA Tax Calculation Results

Enter details in the tabs above and click Calculate.

The Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Tax Calculator is an essential tool for employees, employers, and payroll professionals to estimate the amount of Social Security and Medicare taxes owed. FICA taxes fund these critical federal programs that provide benefits for retirees, disabled individuals, and children of deceased workers.

This calculator allows you to input your gross wages and calculates your total FICA tax liability based on current rates for Social Security and Medicare. It accounts for wage limits, additional Medicare taxes for high earners, and helps distinguish between employee and employer contributions.

Using the FICA Tax Calculator helps you understand your payroll tax obligations, plan your finances, and ensure payroll accuracy. Employers can use this tool to verify proper tax withholding and reporting, supporting compliance with IRS regulations.

Whether you’re an individual employee checking your tax deductions or a business managing payroll taxes, this calculator provides a clear and straightforward way to estimate your FICA tax contributions.

Start using the Federal Insurance Contributions Act Tax Calculator today to get accurate estimates and maintain compliance with federal payroll tax requirements.