USAFICA Tax (Social Security & Medicare)Finance & SalaryUS FICA Tax, Social Security & Medicare Withholding Calculator
Calculate employee and employer mandatory FICA payroll tax deductions: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600 wage cap), Medicare (1.45%), and Additional Medicare Tax (0.9% over $200k threshold).
Calculator Inputs
Live Real-TimeTotal Annual FICA Tax Withheld (Employee Share)
Social Security Tax (6.2%)
$5,890
Total Medicare Tax (1.45% + Add. 0.9%)
$1,377.5
Detailed Calculation Breakdown
Calculation Methodology
Social Security Tax = min(Gross Pay, $168,600) * 6.2%. Medicare Tax = Gross Pay * 1.45%. Additional Medicare Tax = max(0, Gross Pay - $200,000) * 0.9%. Total FICA = SS + Medicare + Add. Medicare.
Important Legal & Educational Disclaimer
Social Security tax applies to earnings up to the annual IRS wage base limit. Medicare tax has no income ceiling.
This calculator is designed for educational and informational purposes only based on public statutory frameworks. The outputs do not constitute binding financial, tax, or legal advice. We assume no liability for decisions made based on these estimations. Always verify with the relevant official authorities or a certified professional advisor.
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