Last updated: October 20, 2026 · Tax year 2026
Pennsylvania paycheck calculator (2026)
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% income tax on wages. Enter your pay below to see your estimated take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and Pennsylvania tax.
Pennsylvania taxes compensation at a flat 3.07% with no standard deduction. Many Pennsylvania cities and school districts add a local earned income tax. That local tax is not included here.
Take-home pay examples in Pennsylvania
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no dependents, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules.
| Annual salary | Per paycheck | Federal tax / year | FICA / year | Pennsylvania tax / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $975.54 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $921 |
| $50,000 | $1,570.00 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,535 |
| $75,000 | $2,280.38 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,303 |
| $100,000 | $2,927.31 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,070 |
| $150,000 | $4,199.46 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,605 |
How your Pennsylvania paycheck is calculated
- Federal income tax. Your pay minus the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 for single filers, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is taxed in brackets from 10% to 37%.
- Social Security. 6.2% of pay up to $184,500 in 2026.
- Medicare. 1.45% of all pay, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000 ($250,000 for married filing jointly).
- Pennsylvania income tax. 3.07% of pay after no deduction (the state has none).
For married filing jointly the calculator assumes one earner and counts two personal exemptions where the state gives them. Contributions to a 401(k) reduce income tax but not Social Security or Medicare.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Pennsylvania?
On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Pennsylvania pays about $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, and $1,842 Pennsylvania income tax. That is $11,452 in total, or 19.1% of gross pay.
Does a 401(k) contribution lower my Social Security and Medicare tax?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower the pay that federal and state income tax is figured on, but Social Security and Medicare are still charged on the full pay.
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on wages for 2026.
How much is take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Pennsylvania?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no dependents or pre-tax deductions, about $1,867.23 per paycheck, or $48,548 per year. Your own result will differ.
What is not included in this estimate?
Tax credits, dependents, itemized deductions, health insurance premiums, local taxes and other withholding choices on your W-4 are not included. Use it as a guide, not as a payroll figure.
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Official sources
- PA Department of Revenue: personal income tax rates
- IRS news release IR-2025-103: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 (2026 tax rate tables)
- SSA 2026 fact sheet: maximum taxable earnings $184,500
- SSA contribution and benefit base table (2026: $184,500)
Rates last checked October 2026. Tax rules change, so check your state agency before relying on a figure.