How much tax can I expect to pay on my first paycheck?

How much tax can I expect to pay on my first paycheck?
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Be sure and include money for the Self Employment tax (a little more than 14% of gross) that you will need to pay too. Federal varies. To be on the safe side, I save out 25%. Some people do 30%.
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