Bonus Tax Calculator
See how much of your bonus you actually keep. Enter your bonus and state to estimate federal, FICA, and state withholding for 2026.
Bonus take-home (after withholding)
$7,035
$2,965 withheld · 29.7% of bonus
| Bonus | $10,000 |
| Federal (22% supplemental) | −$2,200 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$620 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$145 |
| Texas state | −$0 |
| Take-home | $7,035 |
This is the amount withheld, not your final tax. Your real tax depends on your total annual income and is settled when you file — you may get some of it back as a refund.
See your regular paycheck take-home with the paycheck calculator.
How are bonuses taxed?
A bonus is a supplemental wage, and employers usually withhold federal tax on it at a flat 22% (the IRS percentage method). On bonuses over $1 million, the portion above $1M is withheld at 37%. On top of that, your bonus is subject to Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), and — in most states — state income tax withholding.
Why does my bonus feel taxed so heavily?
Because of that flat 22% federal rate plus FICA and state tax, roughly 30–40% of a typical bonus is withheld up front. But this is withholding, not your final tax bill. Your bonus is ultimately taxed at your normal rates based on your total annual income. If too much was withheld, you get the difference back as a refund when you file.
Bonus vs. regular pay
Want to compare with your normal paycheck? Use the paycheck calculator to see your regular take-home pay after taxes by state.