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Flat 3.07% state taxUpdated Jan 2026

Pennsylvania Paycheck
Calculator, 2026

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Earnings Statement — EstimatePA · 2026 IRS rates
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Gross pay$—
Federal income tax $—
Social Security 6.2%$—
Medicare 1.45%$—
Pennsylvania state tax $—
Total deductions$—

Estimates only. Actual withholding may vary based on your W-4 elections.

State income tax
3.07%
Flat rate — all income
Social Security
6.2%
Up to $168,600/yr
Medicare rate
1.45%
+0.9% over $200k
Min wage 2026
$7.25/hr
Federal minimum
Sourced from official rates

Brackets pulled directly from IRS Publication 15-T and state tax authority tables. All rates verified for 2026.

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Verified for tax year 2026

Rates checked against IRS publications on January 6, 2026. We recheck every January when new tables publish.

How Pennsylvania paycheck works — complete guide

Pennsylvania's flat tax — simple and predictable

Pennsylvania has a flat state income tax of 3.07% — one of the lowest flat rates in the US. Unlike progressive systems, every dollar you earn is taxed at the same 3.07% rate regardless of income level, making your state tax bill simple to predict.

A worker earning $75,000/year in Pennsylvania pays approximately $2,303 in state income tax annually, leaving an estimated $57,705 take-home after federal tax and FICA. Many Pennsylvania cities, including Philadelphia, also levy a local wage tax on top of the state rate — check with your employer for local rates.

FICA deductions explained (Social Security + Medicare)

Every Pennsylvania employee pays Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to $168,600 per year (2026 wage base), and Medicare at 1.45% on all wages with no cap. These federal deductions apply on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state tax.

High earners above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly) pay an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax. Your employer also pays a matching 6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare on your behalf.

Take-home pay — $75,000 salary

How much workers keep in Pennsylvania vs other states

Pennsylvania
$57,705
Florida
$60,008
Illinois
$55,100
New York
$53,200
California
$51,800

2026 federal tax brackets — single filer

Rates are marginal — you only pay the higher rate on income within that band.Pennsylvania state tax applies separately.

Taxable incomeFederal ratePA state tax (3.07%)
$0 – $11,60010%3.07%
$11,601 – $47,15012%3.07%
$47,151 – $100,52522%3.07%
$100,526 – $191,95024%3.07%
$191,951 – $243,72532%3.07%
$243,726 – $609,35035%3.07%
$609,351+37%3.07%

Source: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-28 · Standard deduction 2026: $14,600 (single)

Frequently asked questions

What is the Pennsylvania state income tax rate in 2026?+

Pennsylvania has a flat state income tax rate of 3.07% on all taxable income, regardless of how much you earn. This is one of the lowest flat-rate income taxes in the United States. Unlike federal tax, there are no brackets — everyone pays the same 3.07% rate.

How is a Pennsylvania paycheck calculated?+

Gross pay minus federal income tax (2026 IRS brackets) minus Social Security (6.2%) minus Medicare (1.45%) minus Pennsylvania state tax (flat 3.07%) equals your net take-home pay. Example: $75,000 salary → approximately $57,705 annual take-home after all federal and state deductions.

Does Philadelphia have an additional local wage tax?+

Yes. Philadelphia residents pay an additional local wage tax on top of the 3.07% Pennsylvania state rate — one of the highest local wage taxes in the US. Many other Pennsylvania municipalities also levy local earned income taxes (EIT), typically ranging from 1% to 2%, collected by local tax collectors.

How much is taken out of a Pennsylvania paycheck?+

On a $75,000 annual salary (single filer, biweekly): approximately $8,760 federal income tax + $4,650 Social Security + $1,088 Medicare + $2,303 Pennsylvania state tax (3.07%) = $16,801 total annual deductions. Annual take-home is approximately $58,199 before any local wage tax.

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