2026 tax year

Bonus after tax

Employers withhold a flat 22% in federal income tax on supplemental wages, regardless of your bracket. That is why a bonus cheque looks smaller than expected — and why some of it usually comes back at filing.

Federal withholding by bonus amount

$1,000−$220withheld
$1,500−$330withheld
$2,000−$440withheld
$2,500−$550withheld
$3,000−$660withheld
$4,000−$880withheld
$5,000−$1,100withheld
$7,500−$1,650withheld
$10,000−$2,200withheld
$12,500−$2,750withheld
$15,000−$3,300withheld
$20,000−$4,400withheld
$25,000−$5,500withheld
$30,000−$6,600withheld
$40,000−$8,800withheld
$50,000−$11,000withheld