Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Flat 3.07% from the first dollar — no standard deduction — free, with 2026 federal and state rates.
Pennsylvania's state tax is a flat 3.07% from the very first dollar — no standard deduction, no brackets to climb. The catch hides at local level, where most towns add an Earned Income Tax of their own. This Pennsylvania paycheck calculator shows the state and federal picture exactly, and explains the local part below.
Your take-home pay
Fill in your pay on the left, press Calculate, and your take-home pay will show here — every deduction on its own line.
How your Pennsylvania paycheck is taxed in 2026
Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% has barely moved in decades, and it applies from the first dollar — there is no standard deduction at state level. Watch out for the local Earned Income Tax (EIT): most PA towns and school districts add around 1%, and Philadelphia's wage tax is 3.74% for residents. This calculator shows the state tax; add your local EIT on top for the full picture.
Three more deductions apply in every state. Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets (10% to 37%) after the federal standard deduction — $16,100 if you file single, $32,200 if married filing jointly. Social Security takes 6.2% of your wages up to $184,500. Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages, plus an extra 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Pennsylvania paycheck examples
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions — the full picture at four common salaries.
| Salary | Federal tax | PA tax | Social Security + Medicare | Take-home / year | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,228 | $3,060 | $33,092 | $1,272.77 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,842 | $4,590 | $48,548 | $1,867.23 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,303 | $5,738 | $59,290 | $2,280.38 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,070 | $7,650 | $76,110 | $2,927.31 |
Your own result will differ with filing status, pay schedule and deductions — run the calculator above for your numbers.
Pennsylvania tax rates and brackets — 2026
Flat 3.07% from the first dollar — no standard deduction. Rates apply only to the income inside each bracket, never to your whole salary at once.
| Rate | 3.07% flat — the same rate for every worker |
|---|---|
| Amount not taxed | None — the rate applies from the first dollar (no standard deduction). |
Pennsylvania paycheck questions
What is Pennsylvania's state income tax rate in 2026?
A flat 3.07%, unchanged for decades, applied from the first dollar you earn. Pennsylvania gives no standard deduction at state level, though there is a tax forgiveness program that can cancel some or all of the tax for low-income filers with dependents when they file.
What is the local Earned Income Tax (EIT) I keep hearing about?
Most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy an EIT, commonly 1% combined, collected through your payroll. Philadelphia is the big exception with a wage tax of about 3.74% for residents (lower for non-residents who work in the city). This calculator shows state tax only — subtract roughly your local EIT rate for the full picture.
How much tax is taken from a $50,000 paycheck in Pennsylvania?
For a single filer, about $3,820 goes to federal income tax, $1,535 to Pennsylvania state tax, $3,100 to Social Security and $725 to Medicare — take-home pay of roughly $40,820 a year before any local EIT. A 1% local EIT would take about another $500.
Does Pennsylvania tax retirement income?
Pennsylvania is unusually kind to retirees: pension and retirement account withdrawals after retirement age are not taxed, and Social Security is exempt too. That does not change your working paycheck, but it is a real reason people retire in PA.
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