What is on a Florida pay stub
Gross pay. Total earnings for the pay period before any deductions — rate times hours, or salary divided by pay periods, plus overtime and any bonuses.
Federal income tax. Withheld from every US paycheck using your W-4 and the IRS Publication 15-T method. This is the same in Florida as in every other state.
FICA — Social Security and Medicare. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax on wages above $200,000 for a single filer.
State income tax. Florida does not levy a state income tax on wages, so a Florida pay stub shows no state income tax line. Federal income tax and FICA still apply.
Pre-tax and post-tax deductions. Pre-tax items (traditional 401(k), HSA, Section 125 health premiums) reduce taxable wages. Post-tax items (Roth contributions, garnishments) come off after tax.
Net pay. Take-home pay — gross minus every tax and deduction above.
Estimate a Florida paycheck
To estimate take-home pay from gross, use the Florida paycheck calculator, which pre-selects Florida state settings. To walk through a real stub line by line, use the PayslipIQ Pay Stub Checker.
Official Florida source
For current Florida withholding rules and rates, see the Florida Department of Revenue. PayslipIQ is independent and not affiliated with any state agency.