Medicare Tax Calculator USA 2025
Calculate Medicare tax: 1.45% on all wages plus 0.9% additional above $200k (single) or $250k (married).
W-2 wages or self-employment income subject to Medicare tax
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter your annual gross income
Input your total wages (W-2 or 1099 net profit). Medicare applies to all wages; there is no wage base.
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Select filing status
Choose Single or Married Filing Jointly. We use this for the additional 0.9% Medicare threshold ($200k single / $250k married).
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Click Calculate
We apply 1.45% on all wages plus 0.9% additional on wages above the threshold.
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Review your results
See total Medicare tax, base (1.45%), and additional (0.9%). For Social Security and full FICA use Net Salary Calculator USA or Social Security Tax Calculator.
Real-World Examples
1$75,000 single
1.45% on all; below $200k so no additional. For full FICA use Net Salary Calculator.
2$220,000 single
1.45% on all + 0.9% on $20,000 above $200k. Use Net Salary for take-home.
3$300,000 married
1.45% on all + 0.9% on $50,000 above $250k. Full FICA in Net Salary Calculator.
Table of Contents
What is Medicare Tax?
Medicare tax is 1.45% on all wages (no wage cap). Employers also pay 1.45%; employees pay 1.45% (withheld from pay). Additional Medicare tax of 0.9% applies to wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly). This calculator shows total Medicare (base + additional). For Social Security use our Social Security Tax Calculator; for full take-home use Net Salary Calculator USA.
Additional 0.9% Medicare Tax
The additional 0.9% Medicare tax applies only to wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly). We use filing status to apply the correct threshold. There is no wage cap for Medicare—unlike Social Security, which has a wage base. For full FICA use our Net Salary Calculator USA.
Who Should Use This Calculator
W-2 employees who want to see Medicare withholding only. For total FICA (Social Security + Medicare) and take-home use our Net Salary Calculator USA. For 1099/self-employed use our 1099 Tax Calculator (includes SE tax with Medicare component).
FICA: Medicare vs Social Security
FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to wage base) and Medicare (1.45% on all + 0.9% additional above threshold). This calculator is Medicare only. For Social Security use our Social Security Tax Calculator; for full FICA and take-home use Net Salary Calculator USA.
Self-Employed and 1099
Self-employed pay 2.9% Medicare (1.45% × 2) on all net profit, plus 0.9% additional on profit above the threshold, as part of self-employment tax. Use our 1099 Tax Calculator for 1099 take-home after SE tax and federal tax.
Full Take-Home After All Taxes
Use our Net Salary Calculator USA (enter gross and state) for federal + FICA + state take-home, or Paycheck Calculator USA for per-paycheck amounts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Medicare tax is 1.45% on all wages. Additional Medicare tax of 0.9% applies to wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).
No. Unlike Social Security, Medicare tax applies to all wages. There is no wage base. Additional 0.9% applies above the threshold.
Yes. All our USA and India calculators are free with no login required.
No. This calculator is Medicare only. For Social Security and total FICA, use our Net Salary Calculator USA or Social Security Tax Calculator.
Additional Medicare tax is 0.9% on wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly). It applies only to the amount above the threshold.
Self-employed pay 2.9% (1.45% × 2) on all net profit, plus 0.9% additional on profit above the threshold. Use our 1099 Tax Calculator for 1099 take-home.
FICA includes Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45% + 0.9% additional). This calculator is Medicare only; for full FICA use Net Salary Calculator USA or Social Security Tax Calculator.
The additional 0.9% Medicare tax threshold is $200,000 for single and $250,000 for married filing jointly. We use filing status to apply the correct threshold.
Yes. All wages (including bonus) are subject to Medicare tax. There is no wage cap; high earners also pay the additional 0.9% on wages above the threshold.
Use our Net Salary Calculator USA for federal + FICA + state take-home, or Social Security Tax Calculator for SS only (SS + Medicare = full FICA).
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Disclaimer: All calculations are estimates based on current tax rules and regulations. Actual values may vary depending on your specific circumstances. Please consult a certified financial advisor or CA for personalized advice.