Tithe Calculator
Enter your income and pay period to see your tithe at any percentage — 10% by default, adjustable if your church or conviction sets a different amount.
Your tithe
What does the Bible say about tithing?
The word "tithe" comes from an old English word for "tenth." In the Old Testament, Israelites were instructed to give a tenth of their produce, flocks, and increase (Leviticus 27:30-32, Deuteronomy 14:22-23) — some scholars count multiple distinct tithes across the year rather than a single flat 10%, which is part of why Christians land in different places on the specifics today. Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of his spoils generations before the Law was given (Genesis 14:20), which many take as evidence the principle predates the Mosaic covenant.
In the New Testament, Jesus affirmed tithing while pointing to something deeper (Matthew 23:23, Luke 11:42), and Paul's teaching on giving emphasizes a cheerful, willing heart over a fixed rate (2 Corinthians 9:6-7). Because of this, believers and churches hold a range of positions — some treat 10% as a continuing standard, others treat it as an Old Testament pattern fulfilled in a broader New Testament ethic of generous, Spirit-led giving that may be more or less than 10% depending on the season of life. This calculator doesn't take a side on that question — it just does the arithmetic once you've decided your own percentage and pay period.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tithe on gross or net income?
The Bible doesn't specify — it predates income tax entirely. Some give on gross pay (before deductions) as a first-fruits principle; others give on net (take-home) pay. Either is a defensible personal or household conviction — talk it over with your church or spouse if you're unsure.
Is 10% required for Christians today?
Christians disagree. Some churches teach 10% as a continuing standard drawn from the Old Testament tithe; others teach that New Testament giving is willing and Spirit-led rather than a fixed percentage (2 Corinthians 9:7), with 10% as a helpful starting benchmark rather than a strict rule. This tool works at any percentage you set.
Does this calculator send my numbers anywhere?
No — everything runs in your browser. Nothing you type here is saved, transmitted, or stored by BibleCalcs.
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