A $165/hr offer in California often nets less than $150/hr in Texas. This calculator does the full math: federal + state taxes, SE tax, housing, and travel costs.
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Results
Assignment A
WinnerGross income$70,200
After taxes (est.)$54,314
True Net$54,314
39 total shifts$1,393/day net
Assignment B
Gross income$23,760
After taxes (est.)$18,349
− Housing cost−$1,663
− Travel cost−$500
True Net$16,186
12 total shifts$1,349/day net
Verdict
Assignment A puts $38,128 more in your pocket than Assignment B — after taxes, housing, and travel.
Tax estimates use 2025 IRS brackets + SE tax deduction. State tax uses approximate marginal rates. Actual results depend on filing status, deductions, and local taxes.