Is there a maximum cap on Medicare tax in the US?

No. The standard 1.45% Medicare tax applies to 100% of earned wages without limit, plus an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages over $200,000 for single filers.

Who pays the 0.9% Additional Medicare Surtax?

The 0.9% surtax applies to employee earnings exceeding $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing jointly) and is paid solely by the employee with no employer match.

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US 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).

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Datos y Parámetros

En tiempo real

Gross Annual Salary / Wages ($)

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Resultado CalculadoFICA Tax (Social Security & Medicare)

Total Annual FICA Tax Withheld (Employee Share)

$7,267.5

Social Security Tax (6.2%)

$5,890

Total Medicare Tax (1.45% + Add. 0.9%)

$1,377.5

Desglose Detallado del Cálculo

Social Security

$5,890

Standard Medicare (1.45%)

$1,377.5

Additional Medicare (0.9%)

Total FICA Tax

$7,267.5

Metodología de Cálculo

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.

Aviso Legal e Informativo

Social Security tax applies to earnings up to the annual IRS wage base limit. Medicare tax has no income ceiling.

Esta calculadora es para fines educativos e informativos. Los resultados no constituyen asesoramiento financiero, fiscal o legal vinculante.

Preguntas Frecuentes

The Social Security tax (6.2% employee + 6.2% employer) only applies to wages up to the annual taxable maximum ($168,600 in 2024 / $176,100 in 2025).

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US FICA Tax, Social Security & Medicare Withholding Calculator

Datos y Parámetros

Desglose Detallado del Cálculo

Metodología de Cálculo

Aviso Legal e Informativo

Preguntas Frecuentes

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