FICA Tax Calculator

US Social Security & Medicare tax.

FICA (employer) ($) 6,120

FICA (employee) ($) 6,120

Step-by-step with your numbers:

1. Values used:

2. Wage income = 80,000 $

3. FICA (employer) = 6,120$

4. FICA (employee) = 6,120$

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Social Security (6.2%) + Medicare (1.45%) up to the wage cap.

FAQ

Self-employed?

You pay both halves — about 15.3%.