Terms & conditions
What this tool is for, what it is not for, and the limits of what it can tell you.
Last updated 2026-11-08
Not tax advice
ussalarycalculator.com provides estimates for general informational and planning purposes. It is not tax, legal, accounting or financial advice, and using it creates no professional relationship of any kind. For decisions that matter — filing a return, structuring compensation, relocating, responding to a notice from a tax authority — consult a qualified professional who can see your full circumstances.
Accuracy, and its limits
We work hard to get the numbers right. We publish our full methodology, date every schedule we use, and mark the states where we approximate. We also run a verification suite against hand calculations. None of that makes the output guaranteed correct.
Specifically, be aware that:
- Tax law changes, sometimes retroactively. Figures are for tax year 2026 unless a page says otherwise, and several states have scheduled rate changes we flag as approximate.
- We estimate your annual tax liability, which is not the same as what your employer withholds from a given paycheck.
- We model wage income only. Capital gains, dividends, self-employment and rental income are out of scope, as are most credits and phase-outs.
- Individual circumstances — multi-state work, part-year residence, equity compensation, non-resident status — can change the answer substantially.
No warranty
The site is provided "as is", without warranties of any kind, express or implied, including accuracy, fitness for a particular purpose, or uninterrupted availability.
Limitation of liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, we accept no liability for any loss arising from use of or reliance on this site — including tax underpayment or overpayment, penalties, interest, or decisions made about employment, compensation or relocation. You use the output at your own risk and remain responsible for your own tax position.
Acceptable use
You may use this site freely for personal and professional reference, and link to it. Please do not attempt to disrupt its availability or security. The calculations and content are ours; if you reproduce substantial portions, attribute them and link back.
Privacy
The calculation runs in your browser and your salary is never transmitted to us. What that does and does not cover is set out in full in our privacy policy, which forms part of these terms.
Changes
We may update these terms, and the date above will change when we do. Continuing to use the site after a change means you accept the revised terms.
Contact
Questions about these terms, corrections to a tax figure, or anything else go through our contact form.