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2024 US Federal Tax Brackets
| Rate | Single Filer | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $11,600 | $0 – $23,200 |
| 12% | $11,601 – $47,150 | $23,201 – $94,300 |
| 22% | $47,151 – $100,525 | $94,301 – $201,050 |
| 24% | $100,526 – $191,950 | $201,051 – $383,900 |
| 32% | $191,951 – $243,725 | $383,901 – $487,450 |
| 35% | $243,726 – $609,350 | $487,451 – $731,200 |
| 37% | Over $609,350 | Over $731,200 |
These are marginal rates — you only pay each rate on income within that bracket, not on your entire salary. Standard deduction: $14,600 (single) / $29,200 (married, 2024).
Understanding Your US Paycheck Deductions
Federal Income Tax
10–37%
Progressive brackets. The 2024 standard deduction of $14,600 (single) or $29,200 (married) reduces your taxable income first.
Social Security
6.2%
Capped at $168,600 wage base for 2024. Funds Social Security retirement benefits. Your employer also pays 6.2%.
Medicare
1.45%
No wage cap — applies to all earnings. Plus 0.9% additional Medicare tax on wages over $200,000. Funds Medicare health insurance for seniors.
| Annual Salary | Federal Tax | SS + Medicare | Take-Home/yr | Take-Home/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,528 (5.1%) | $2,295 | $26,177 | $2,181 |
| $50,000 | $4,241 (8.5%) | $3,825 | $41,934 | $3,495 |
| $75,000 | $9,741 (13.0%) | $5,738 | $59,521 | $4,960 |
| $100,000 | $15,741 (15.7%) | $7,650 | $76,609 | $6,384 |
| $150,000 | $28,741 (19.2%) | $11,475 | $109,784 | $9,149 |
| $200,000 | $43,741 (21.9%) | $14,030 | $142,229 | $11,852 |