How SalaryPulse models compensation, purchasing power, and net take-home calculations across US states.
Our baseline median compensation statistics are calibrated against public labor market publications, including the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), H1B visa disclosure data, and verified tech compensation aggregates.
Federal tax brackets are modeled using the standard deduction ($14,600 single filer baseline). FICA withholding accounts for the 6.2% Social Security tax up to the statutory wage cap ($168,600) and the 1.45% Medicare tax.
Calculations reflect zero-income-tax states (Texas, Florida, Washington) alongside progressive and flat tax jurisdictions (California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, North Carolina, Georgia, Colorado).
Qualitative analysis (market hubs, negotiation strategies, and FAQ summaries) is curated and synthesized via structured generative AI models to provide actionable insights for job candidates.