Paycheck Calculator 2026
New Jersey Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay in New Jersey after federal income tax, New Jersey state tax, and FICA. The state rate below is pre-filled — adjust it for local taxes if needed.
Pre-filled with a progressive state income tax (about 5.5% for a typical middle income). Estimates use current (2025) federal brackets and standard deductions and don't account for pre-tax deductions, credits, or every local rule — your actual paycheck may differ. Gusto runs these figures exactly on every payroll.
New Jersey payroll taxes
New Jersey has a progressive income tax plus employee contributions for disability and family leave insurance.
On top of any state tax, every New Jersey paycheck has federal income tax withheld based on the employee's W-4, plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Employers also pay federal and state unemployment taxes. See the full breakdown in our payroll taxes guide.
Run New Jersey payroll automatically
Calculating this by hand every pay period is error-prone. Gusto handles New Jersey payroll end to end — it calculates federal, state, and local taxes, files and pays them for you, and pays your team by direct deposit. Check Gusto's pricing, or get a $300 Visa card when you run your first payroll.