Tax year 2026 · updated October 2, 2026 · engine estimates
Head of household paycheck calculator (2026)
Sample take-home: $60,859.58 a year · $5,071.63 a month · $2,340.75 biweekly.
Tax year 2026, California, single, standard deduction, no 401(k).
Head of household is a federal filing status with a $24,150 standard deduction in 2026 — larger than single ($16,100), smaller than joint ($32,200). This page preloads HOH so you can see the paycheck effect. It does not decide whether you qualify.
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Estimated take-home · CA · Annual
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| Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Gross | $80,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $6,348.00 |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| State income tax | $3,210.42 |
| CA SDI | $1,040.00 |
| Total tax | $16,718.42 |
| Net / take-home | $63,281.58 |
What this includes. Included: 2026 federal brackets + standard deduction (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (plus 0.9% additional Medicare over the threshold), and the state income-tax model (including states with no state income tax); CA SDI, WA Cares, and optional NYC when those lines apply. Not included: other local/city taxes, Child Tax Credit, EITC, itemized deductions, 401(k)/HSA/FSA unless typed in, garnishments. See methodology.
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.
Paycheck breakdown
| Period | Gross | Taxes | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $80,000.00 | $19,140.42 | $60,859.58 |
| Monthly | $6,666.67 | $1,595.03 | $5,071.63 |
| Biweekly | $3,076.92 | $736.17 | $2,340.75 |
| Weekly | $1,538.46 | $368.09 | $1,170.38 |
| Hourly | $38.46 | $9.20 | $29.26 |
Tax breakdown
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal | $8,770.00 |
| State | $3,210.42 |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| CA SDI | $1,040.00 |
| Total tax | $19,140.42 |
| Effective rate | 23.9% |
| Net % of gross | 76.1% |
Qualifying is a tax-return question (unmarried, paid more than half the cost of keeping up a home, qualifying person). This calculator only changes brackets and the standard deduction when you pick the status.
State models here usually treat HOH like the state’s HOH or single deduction, not a full resident-return HOH package. Dependents mainly change state exemptions we encode, not the federal Child Tax Credit (omitted).
The sample is $80,000 California. Switch status to single in the widget to see the gap. Reviewed October 2, 2026.
Sample estimates
| Sample | State tax | Federal + FICA | Annual take-home | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80k CA, single | $3,210.42 | $14,890.00 | $60,859.58 | $5,071.63 | $2,340.75 |
| $80k CA, head of household | $3,210.42 | $12,468.00 | $63,281.58 | $5,273.47 | $2,433.91 |
Engine estimates for tax year 2026 — not tax advice or a pay stub. Omits local taxes, most credits, and SDI/PFML. See methodology.
What this includes. Included: 2026 federal brackets + standard deduction (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (plus 0.9% additional Medicare over the threshold), and the state income-tax model (including states with no state income tax); CA SDI, WA Cares, and optional NYC when those lines apply. Not included: other local/city taxes, Child Tax Credit, EITC, itemized deductions, 401(k)/HSA/FSA unless typed in, garnishments. See methodology.
Related: Married vs single paycheck · W-4 extra withholding · California paycheck calculator
FAQ
Do I qualify for HOH?
This site cannot say. Use IRS Publication 501 or a tax professional.
Is HOH better than single?
On the same one income, HOH usually withholds less federal tax because of the larger deduction and HOH brackets. Your facts may differ.
What about Child Tax Credit?
Omitted. Dependents here mostly affect state exemptions.