Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026
Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% is one of the lowest rates in the country, but nearly every municipality adds an earned income tax (Philadelphia's is about 3.74%), and the state taxes 401(k) contributions.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Pre-tax retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| Pennsylvania income tax | $70.85 | $1,842.00 |
| Local income tax | $23.08 | $600.00 |
| After-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,844.15 | $47,948.00 |
Not included: Pennsylvania UC employee contribution (rate pending verification for 2026).
Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for a 2020-or-later W-4. Social Security applies to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026. Pennsylvania tax uses the 2026 rate schedule (top rate 3.07%).
How Pennsylvania paycheck taxes work in 2026
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax of 3.07%. Because the rate is flat, your marginal and effective state rates are close together; deductions and exemptions are what separate them.
Pennsylvania applies its rate to wages with no separate state standard deduction or personal exemption in this estimate.
| Rate | Single filers and joint filers |
|---|---|
| 3.07% | over $0 |
State payroll deductions
Pennsylvania UC employee contribution may also be withheld; the 2026 rate is not yet confirmed, so it is not included here.
Local income taxes in Pennsylvania
Most Pennsylvania municipalities levy an earned income tax of about 1%; Philadelphia's resident wage tax is about 3.74%. Enter your municipality's rate.
Good to know. Pennsylvania taxes 401(k) and similar retirement contributions; only Section 125 items (health premiums, HSA) are excluded from state wages.
Worked example: $60,000 salary in Pennsylvania
A single filer earning $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks, with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, sees this on each paycheck in 2026. These numbers are produced by the same engine as the calculator above, so they never drift from the tool.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 |
| Social Security | $143.08 |
| Medicare | $33.46 |
| Pennsylvania income tax | $70.85 |
| Local income tax | $23.08 |
| Take-home pay per paycheck | $1,844.15 |
| Take-home pay per year | $47,948.00 |
| Effective tax rate | 20.1% |
Federal taxes on every paycheck in 2026
Federal income tax withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T: your pay is annualised, adjusted for the entries on your Form W-4, reduced by the standard deduction built into the withholding tables ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household), and run through the 2026 rate schedule below. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $24,800 – $100,800 | $17,700 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $100,800 – $211,400 | $67,450 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $211,400 – $403,550 | $105,700 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $403,550 – $512,450 | $201,775 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $512,450 – $768,700 | $256,200 – $640,600 |
| 37% | over $640,600 | over $768,700 | over $640,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Pennsylvania have state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% for 2026, withheld from each paycheck by your employer.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Pennsylvania?
For a single filer paid $1,000 a week with no pre-tax deductions, about $195.28 is withheld in 2026: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare, $30.70 Pennsylvania income tax, $10.00 local tax, leaving take-home pay of about $804.72.
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate for 2026?
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% in 2026.
Does Pennsylvania have local income taxes?
Most Pennsylvania municipalities levy an earned income tax of about 1%; Philadelphia's resident wage tax is about 3.74%. Enter your municipality's rate. Enter the rate in the calculator's "Local earned income tax" field to include it.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania is one of the few states that taxes traditional 401(k) and 403(b) contributions even though they are excluded from federal taxable wages. The calculator handles this automatically.
How do I calculate my hourly take-home pay in Pennsylvania?
Switch the calculator to Hourly, enter your rate, hours per week and any overtime, and choose how often you are paid. The Pennsylvania hourly paycheck calculator opens with those settings and shows the same federal, FICA and state breakdown.
Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
Employers use IRS Publication 15-T and the state's own withholding tables, and your year-to-date wages, benefits, bonuses, garnishments and any local taxes change the numbers. This estimate annualises your regular pay; it will be closest for a steady salary with a standard W-4.
Related calculators
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Paycheck calculators for other states
- AlabamaUp to 5%
- AlaskaNo income tax
- ArizonaFlat 2.5%
- ArkansasUp to 3.9%
- CaliforniaUp to 13.3%
- ColoradoFlat 4.4%
- ConnecticutUp to 6.99%
- DelawareUp to 6.6%
- District of ColumbiaUp to 10.75%
- FloridaNo income tax
- GeorgiaFlat 5.19%
- HawaiiUp to 11%
- IdahoFlat 5.3%
- IllinoisFlat 4.95%
- IndianaFlat 2.95%
- IowaFlat 3.8%
- KansasUp to 5.58%
- KentuckyFlat 3.5%
- LouisianaFlat 3%
- MaineUp to 7.15%
- MarylandUp to 6.5%
- MassachusettsUp to 9%
- MichiganFlat 4.25%
- MinnesotaUp to 9.85%
- MississippiFlat 4%
- MissouriUp to 4.7%
- MontanaUp to 5.65%
- NebraskaUp to 4.55%
- NevadaNo income tax
- New HampshireNo income tax
- New JerseyUp to 10.75%
- New MexicoUp to 5.9%
- New YorkUp to 10.9%
- North CarolinaFlat 3.99%
- North DakotaUp to 2.5%
- OhioFlat 2.75%
- OklahomaUp to 4.5%
- OregonUp to 9.9%
- Rhode IslandUp to 5.99%
- South CarolinaUp to 6%
- South DakotaNo income tax
- TennesseeNo income tax
- TexasNo income tax
- UtahFlat 4.5%
- VermontUp to 8.75%
- VirginiaUp to 5.75%
- WashingtonNo income tax
- West VirginiaUp to 4.82%
- WisconsinUp to 7.65%
- WyomingNo income tax
Sources and updates
Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on . Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan 1, 2026)
- Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, withholding
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (standard deduction, rate brackets)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, Worksheet 1A percentage method for automated payroll systems
- Social Security Administration, 2026 contribution and benefit base $184,500
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates (6.2% and 1.45%; Additional Medicare Tax 0.9% over $200,000)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Tax Brackets (head of household and married filing separately thresholds)
This calculator gives estimates for information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes, benefits and year-to-date wages can change the exact amounts on your pay stub. See how we calculate.