Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay in Pennsylvania after federal tax, Pennsylvania state income tax, and FICA for 2026. Real-time updates as you type.

Gross annual salaryStateFiling statusPay frequencyPre-tax deductions (401k, HSA, etc.) — annual

Take-home pay per paycheck

$2,278

$59,238 per year

Item	Per paycheck	Annual
Gross	$2,885	$75,000
Federal income tax	-$295	-$7,670
Pennsylvania state tax	-$91	-$2,355
FICA (SS + Medicare)	-$221	-$5,738
Net take-home	$2,278	$59,238

Effective tax rate: 21.0% · Marginal federal rate: 22.0%

Example: $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania

A single filer earning $75,000 per year paid biweekly in Pennsylvania would take home approximately $2,278 per paycheck ($59,238 annually) after all taxes. Effective tax rate: 21.0%.

Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax rate — the same rate applies to all taxable income regardless of how much you earn.

Local taxes in Pennsylvania

Most PA municipalities levy a local Earned Income Tax (EIT), typically 1% but up to ~3.9% in Philadelphia. Check your municipality's rate. Philadelphia's resident wage tax is ~3.75% (2024).

Notes about paychecks in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax — one of the lowest flat rates in the country.
Most cities and townships add a local Earned Income Tax (EIT). Philadelphia has a high wage tax; other areas are usually 1%.
PA also collects SUI (State Unemployment Insurance) of 0.07% on employee wages.
No standard deduction or personal exemption for PA state tax — tax applies to gross taxable wages.

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Official resource: For authoritative Pennsylvania tax information, visit https://www.revenue.pa.gov/ .

Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual withholding depends on W-4 elections, pre-tax benefits, city/local taxes, and specific deductions. Consult a tax professional for financial decisions.