$24,000 Salary - US Take Home Pay
If you earn $24,000 per year in the US, you will take home approximately $21,264 after federal tax and FICA. That's $1,772.00 per month.
(Calculated for single filer in a state with no income tax)
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Take Home Pay
$21,264.00/year
88.6% of gross income
- Gross Income$24,000.00
- Taxable Income$9,000.00
- Federal Tax-$900.00
- State Tax (TX)-$0.00
- Social Security-$1,488.00
- Medicare-$348.00
- Total Deductions-$2,736.00
11.4%
Effective Rate
10%
Marginal Rate
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$24,000 Salary Breakdown
| Description | Yearly | Monthly |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Salary | $24,000.00 | $2,000.00 |
| Standard Deduction | $15,000.00 | $1,250.00 |
| Taxable Income | $9,000.00 | $750.00 |
| Federal Tax | -$900.00 | -$75.00 |
| Social Security | -$1,488.00 | -$124.00 |
| Medicare | -$348.00 | -$29.00 |
| Total Deductions | -$2,736.00 | -$228.00 |
| Take Home Pay | $21,264.00 | $1,772.00 |
Understanding Your $24,000 Salary
A $24,000 salary in the US for the 2025 tax year will result in a take-home pay of approximately $21,264.00 per year, or $1,772.00 per month (assuming single filer in a state with no income tax). This calculation includes Federal Income Tax and FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare).
Your effective tax rate is 11.4%, meaning for every $1 you earn, you keep approximately $0.89. Your marginal tax rate (the rate on your next $1 earned) is 10%.
This calculation assumes single filing status and uses the standard deduction of $15,000. State taxes vary significantly - use the calculator above to see results for your specific state.