Wage garnishment calculator

How much of a paycheque can be taken.

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Net weekly pay

Maximum share

25%

Protected minimum

Weekly deduction

$225

You keep

$675

With these inputs, weekly deduction comes to $225. You keep works out to $675.

What moves the number · Weekly deduction

Input	−10%	Now	+10%
Net weekly pay	$202.5	$225	$247.5
Maximum share	$202.5	$225	$247.5

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How much of a paycheque can be taken.

With the defaults above, weekly deduction works out at $225.