US Salary Raise Comparisons (2026)

How much of a $10,000 raise do you really keep? · 2026 tax year

A raise looks bigger on paper than it feels in your bank account, because federal tax, Social Security and Medicare take a slice of every extra pound (or dollar). Pick a comparison below to see exactly how much of a $10,000 pay rise you keep in the US for the 2026 tax year, the marginal rate on the raise, and whether it crosses a new tax band. All figures use the same live logic as our US Paycheck Calculator.

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