How much to garnish from an employee’s pay Withholding orders
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Subtract the following from your employee’s gross income:
- Federal income tax
- Social security payment
- State income tax
- State disability insurance
| Pay period | Pay after subtractions | Send this amount to us |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly | $0 - $217.50 | $0 |
| $217.51 - $290.00 | Amount above $217.51 | |
| $290.01 or more | 25% of pay after subtractions | |
| Every 2 weeks (bi-weekly) | $0 - $435.00 | $0 |
| $435.01 - $580.00 | Amount above $435.00 | |
| $580.01 or more | 25% of pay after subtractions | |
| Twice a month (semi-monthly) | $0 - $471.25 | $0 |
| $471.26 - $628.28 | Amount above $471.25 | |
| $628.29 or more | 25% of pay after subtractions | |
| Monthly | $0 - $942.50 | $0 |
| $942.51 - $1,256.00 | Amount above $942.50 | |
| $1,256.01 or more | 25% of pay after subtractions |
Last updated: 09/24/2025