PayDecode has published 2026 methodology notes for its paycheck calculator pages, giving workers, students, job seekers and publishers more context around payroll estimate assumptions. The update covers paycheck, overtime, FICA, PTO, tip and paystub estimate scenarios.

The notes explain why a paycheck estimate can differ from an actual payroll record. Common variables include filing information, benefit deductions, pre-tax elections, year-to-date wages, local taxes and state-specific payroll inputs. PayDecode uses those notes to separate calculator output from the assumptions behind each result.

The update also supports education pages and worker resources that explain wages, withholding, overtime and paystubs. Calculator examples are easier to review when readers can see the inputs that may change a result. The PayDecode website is available at https://paydecode.com/.

PayDecode is a US worker pay reference website focused on paycheck, overtime, paystub, PTO, FICA, tip and wage estimates. Its calculators and written materials are for information only and are not tax, legal, accounting, payroll or financial advice.