Tax year 2026 · updated August 24, 2026 · engine estimates
Bonus paycheck calculator (2026)
A bonus is usually withheld as supplemental wages, not as if it were spread evenly across the year. Type regular pay as usual, then the bonus field. Federal uses the IRS optional flat 22% (37% above $1,000,000), plus Social Security and Medicare, plus a simplified state increment.
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That’s $80,000.00 a year.
Taxed as supplemental wages (22% federal flat, plus FICA and a simplified state line).
Estimated take-home
per year
| Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Gross | $80,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $8,770.00 |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 |
| Total tax | $14,890.00 |
| Net / take-home | $65,110.00 |
Estimate only — not tax advice or full tax software. 2026 federal brackets and a simplified state model. Locals other than optional NYC, CA SDI, and WA Cares are omitted. Confirm with your pay stub or a tax professional.
The calculator sample starts as a single filer. Change filing status above to see married or head-of-household take-home on this same wage. Numbers update as you type.
Employers may instead use the aggregate method (add the bonus to a regular check and withhold as if the combined check were typical). That can withhold more or less than 22% in a single period. This page shows the flat supplemental sketch so you can plan cash, not file a return.
FICA still applies to bonus wages. Social Security stops at the $184,500 2026 wage base; Medicare does not. California SDI and WA Cares, when those states are selected, also apply to the bonus in this model.
The Texas $80,000 + $10,000 bonus sample below isolates federal 22% and FICA because Texas has no state wage tax. Switch the state to see a state increment. Reviewed August 24, 2026.
Sample estimates
| Sample | State tax | Federal + FICA | Est. annual net |
|---|---|---|---|
| $80k TX single, no bonus | $0.00 | $14,890.00 | $65,110.00 |
| $80k TX single + $10k bonus (22% federal supplemental) | $0.00 | $14,890.00 | $65,110.00 |
Engine estimates for tax year 2026 — not tax advice or a pay stub. Omits local taxes, most credits, and SDI/PFML. See methodology.
Related: California paycheck with bonus · W-4 extra withholding · Texas paycheck calculator
FAQ
Why 22%?
That is the IRS optional flat rate for supplemental wages in Publication 15 / 15-T (37% above $1 million). Your employer may use the aggregate method instead.
Is the bonus taxed twice?
No. The field is extra gross this year. Combined take-home is regular net plus bonus after those extra taxes.
Does a 401(k) apply to the bonus?
Only if you also change the 401(k) inputs. This page does not assume a bonus deferral.