How does this calculator handle partial years?

Enter the number of weeks you work per year (e.g., 26 weeks for half-year, 48 weeks for 11 months). The calculator annualizes your income for tax bracket determination but shows actual take-home for the period worked.

Freelance & Self-Employed Tool · 2026

Part-Time Salary Tax Calculator

Q: How is part-time income taxed?

Part-time income is taxed the same way as full-time income — federal, state, and FICA taxes all apply. However, your annual income may fall into a lower tax bracket or be below the standard deduction threshold.

Q: Do part-time workers pay FICA?

Yes. FICA (Social Security and Medicare) applies to all wage income regardless of whether you are full-time or part-time. There is no minimum threshold for FICA withholding.

Q: Can part-time income be too low for federal tax?

If your total annual income is below the standard deduction ($14,600 single, $29,200 married, $21,900 HOH), you may owe no federal income tax. You would still owe FICA.

Working part-time? See exactly how much of your paycheck goes to taxes and how much lands in your bank account. This calculator handles variable hours, partial-year employment, and the standard deduction for 2026.

Educational Use Only This tool provides educational tax estimation only. Actual withholding depends on your employer's W-4 and payroll system.

Part-Time Pay Estimator

Hourly Rate ($)

Hours Per Week

Weeks Worked Per Year

Filing Status

State

Your Part-Time Pay Breakdown

Net Annual Take-Home

Effective Hourly (after tax)

Gross Annual Part-Time Income$0
Federal Income Tax$0
State Income Tax$0
Social Security (6.2%)$0
Medicare (1.45%)$0
Total Deductions$0
Net Take-Home (Annual)$0
Weekly Take-Home$0
Per Check (Biweekly)$0

* If your income is below the standard deduction, federal tax may be $0. You would still owe FICA.

Example Part-Time Scenarios

$20/hr · 20wk · 48wks

$15,312net/yr

$19,200 gross. Below $14,600 std ded, so $0 federal tax. FICA $1,469.

$30/hr · 25wk · 40wks

$21,216net/yr

$30,000 gross. Single filing. Federal tax $1,736. FICA $2,295.

$40/hr · 30wk · 50wks

$45,076net/yr

$60,000 gross. Married. Federal tax $5,712. FICA $4,590.

$22/hr · 15wk · 52wks

$14,206net/yr

$17,160 gross. Below std ded threshold, $0 federal tax. FICA $1,313.

Calculation Methodology

Data Source: IRS Tax Tables 2026, IRS Publication 15. Last Updated: July 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is part-time income taxed?

Part-time income faces the same federal, state, and FICA taxes as full-time. The difference is your annual income may fall into a lower bracket or be below the standard deduction.

Do part-time workers pay FICA?

Yes. FICA (Social Security + Medicare) applies to all wage income regardless of full-time or part-time status. There is no minimum threshold.

Can part-time income be too low for federal tax?

If total annual income is below the standard deduction ($14,600 single, etc.), you may owe no federal income tax. You still owe FICA.

How does this handle partial years?

Enter the number of weeks you work per year. The calculator uses actual annual income for tax calculations and shows take-home for the period worked.

Should part-time workers file tax returns?

If your income exceeds the standard deduction threshold, you must file. If federal tax was withheld, file to get a refund even if you owe nothing.