Nc Paycheck Calculator

How to Use the North Carolina Paycheck Calculator

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to use the North Carolina Paycheck Calculator to determine your paycheck details. Follow each step carefully to ensure accurate results.

Step 1: Enter Your Pay Rate

Locate the field labeled Pay Rate. Enter your hourly rate or annual salary amount. Make sure the value is more than $0.01 to proceed.

Step 2: Select Your Pay Frequency

Find the Pay Frequency dropdown menu. Choose the option that matches how often you are paid:

• Weekly (52 times per year)
• Bi-Weekly (26 times per year)
• Semi-Monthly (24 times per year)
• Monthly (12 times per year)

Step 3: Choose Your Pay Type

In the dropdown labeled Pay Type, select either:

• Hourly if you are paid by the hour
• Salary if you receive a fixed annual payment

Step 4: Enter Hours Worked

For hourly workers, fill in the Hours Worked (per week) field with the number of hours you work weekly. Ensure this number is between 0 and 168.

Step 5: Federal Allowances

Enter the number of Federal Allowances you claim. This number cannot be negative.

Step 6: State Allowances

Provide the number of State Allowances you claim. Similar to federal allowances, this must be a non-negative value.

Viewing Your Paycheck Details

Once all fields are completed, the calculator will automatically compute the following:

• Gross Pay: Your total earnings before deductions.
• Federal Income Tax: Estimated tax withheld for federal taxes.
• NC State Tax: State tax estimated for North Carolina.
• Social Security: Deductions for Social Security contributions.
• Medicare: Deductions for Medicare contributions.
• Total Deductions: Sum of all the deductions listed above.
• Net Pay: The amount you receive after all deductions.

All monetary values will be displayed in USD with two decimal places.