Florida Paycheck Calculator – Work out your take-home pay in Florida. The Sunshine State levies no income tax on wages, so a Florida paycheck is reduced only by the federal withholdings: federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Put in your salary and pay frequency to see what lands in your account each period.
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This is an estimate for planning. It covers federal income tax, FICA, and simplified state income tax. It does not include local or paid-leave taxes. Your employer’s payroll system may calculate a different amount.
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Does Florida have a State income tax?
There is no income tax on wages in No. Florida. The answer lies in state’s constitution, which has been in place since 1971: Article VII, Section 5(a) bars the state from imposing taxes on the income of natural persons. Florida is a state that does not have a wage tax and is one of the more populous states.
Everything that’s left in a Florida paycheck is federal: income taxes with all the IRS brackets, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). No state line to add! The calculator above is a model of just those three.
How Florida take-home pay is calculated
In Florida, the calculation is somewhat shorter as the state doesn’t tax wage income:
- Calculate gross pay. Use the annual salary (or an hourly rate multiplied by hours) and convert it to the amount for one pay period.
- Subtract pre-tax benefits. A 401(k), HSA or health premium is deducted prior to taxes, reducing the income taxable amount.
- Work out federal income tax. The standard deduction is first deducted and then the remainder is taxed at the federal marginal tax rates. 2
- Add FICA. Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) plus Medicare (1.45%) plus the additional 0.9% Medicare surtax above the threshold.
- The state income tax remains unchanged at zero. Florida does not take anything from the paycheck for income tax, hence this line is static.
Worked example: $55,000 in Florida
A single filer earning $55,000 a year, paid bi-weekly in 2026:
| Line | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,115.38 |
| Federal income tax | $170.00 |
| Social Security | $131.15 |
| Medicare | $30.67 |
| Florida state income tax | $0.00 |
| Net take-home pay | $1,783.56 |
That is $46,372.50 a year, an effective tax rate of about 15.7%. Change the inputs in the calculator above to see your own numbers.
How Florida compares
A Florida salary will last longer than a wage in a state that taxes wages. A paycheck by the side of California, New York or New Jersey will keep the state share those workers give away. Other states with this characteristic include Alaska, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.
Florida also doesn’t pay for a state disability program or paid family leave program. Unemployment compensation (Reemployment Assistance) is provided by the State, but is not a deduction by the employee on the stub, it is an employer tax.
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FAQ
Does Florida have an income tax?
No. Florida has no personal income tax and no income tax is taken from a paycheck in the state. The Florida Constitution in Article VII, Section 5(a) prohibits the state from taxing the income of natural persons.
Why is my paycheck taxed if there is no income tax in Florida?
Federal taxes are still in effect everywhere. The federal income tax rate is 10.2%, the Social Security rate is 6.2% and the Medicare rate is 1.45% from a paycheck in Florida. When state income tax is eliminated only the state line is eliminated.
Are there disability or paid family leave benefits deducted from wages in Florida?
Neither Florida disability insurance program nor a Florida paid family leave payroll tax are deducted from a Florida paycheck. No state funded leave program for employees to contribute to.
Are there any local income taxes in Florida counties or cities?
No. All counties and cities in Florida have zero income tax on wages. Property taxes and discretionary sales tax (collected at the register or on the property, not withheld from pay) are sources of local revenue.
In Florida, how much does it cost to hire someone for $55,000?
For 2026, a single filer paid biweekly takes home about $1,783.56 per paycheck from a $55,000 salary: $2,115.38 gross, $170.00 federal income tax, $131.15 Social Security, $30.67 Medicare, and $0.00 Florida state income tax.
What are the sources of revenue in Florida that are not an income tax?
The state sales tax, county surtaxes, a corporate income tax on businesses, and documentary stamp taxes are the main sources of revenue in Florida. Those are not deducted from an employee’s wages.
Does people of the state of Florida pay income tax in the state?
No. The state of Florida does not have a personal income tax, so there is no state income tax return to file. The federal return with the IRS is the normal procedure for Florida residents to file an annual return.
How to know the tax rates in Florida?
The Florida Department of Revenue provides information on the state’s sales, corporate income and other tax rates. The constitution of Florida determines the individual income tax status.
Reviewed by: aFreeTools Editorial Team
Last updated: October 14, 2026
Freshness: This page covers tax years 2025 and 2026. State tax status is checked against the sources below; federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA rates come from the IRS. Tax data last verified 2026-10-02.
Disclaimer: This paycheck calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It provides an estimate of take-home pay based on the information you enter and standard federal/state tax assumptions, but actual pay can vary due to local taxes, benefits, deductions, withholding elections, payroll rules, and employer-specific factors. Results are not a guarantee of wages, tax liability, or net pay and should not be considered tax, legal, accounting, or financial advice. Please verify final amounts with your employer’s payroll system or a qualified tax professional.