What can I expect my pay check to be?

Question

I just started a new job and my salary is listed as $38,454. We have 26 pay periods each year. I am single with no children and living in Virginia.

How much should I expect to bring home after taxes each pay check?

Answer 1

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Here are the results for your situation, claiming 1 withholding allowance as Single:

Semi-monthly Gross Pay:  $1,602.25

Federal Withholding:  $190.00

Social Security:  $99.34

Medicare:  $23.23

Virginia:  $71.98

Net Pay:  $1,217.70

Answer 2

Around 1,200.

Giver or take $50.