Net to Gross Calculator
Estimate required gross pay for a target take-home amount
Simplified estimate. Actual payroll withholding varies by jurisdiction and benefits.
How to Use This Calculator
1
Enter desired net
Set your target take-home amount.
2
Input deduction percentages
Approximate federal, state, and FICA rates for your case.
3
Add other deductions
Include benefits/retirement to back into gross.
Formula
Gross = (Net + Other) / (1 − (Fed%+State%+FICA%))
About Net to Gross Calculator
This calculator helps reverse-engineer gross pay from a desired take-home amount using simple percentage assumptions for taxes and deductions. It’s ideal for budgeting and offer comparisons but won’t match payroll precisely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the required gross so high?
Higher tax rates and deductions raise the gross needed to reach the same net.
Does this account for tax brackets?
No, it uses flat percentage approximations for speed and simplicity.