Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on wages, with no standard deduction. Note: PA does not let you deduct 401(k) contributions from state taxable income.
Pennsylvania keeps it simple: one flat 3.07% rate on your wages, no brackets and no standard deduction. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 3.07% PA tax, 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%). Local earned income tax (usually about 1%, and Philadelphia's wage tax is higher) is not included.
Your estimated take-home pay per paycheck
Monthly: $0.00 · Annual: $0.00
| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
Pennsylvania income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 3.07% | Flat rate on all wages (no standard deduction) |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in Pennsylvania?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, Pennsylvania has pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on wages, with no standard deduction. note: pa does not let you deduct 401(k) contributions from state taxable income. — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate in 2026?
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% on wages. There are no brackets — the same rate applies to your first dollar and your last dollar.
Does Pennsylvania tax 401(k) contributions?
Yes, for state tax. Unlike federal tax, Pennsylvania does not exclude 401(k) contributions from taxable wages, so this calculator applies the 3.07% PA tax to your full gross pay, even if you contribute to a 401(k).
What is my take-home pay in Pennsylvania on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,867 per paycheck: $2,308 gross, less $193 federal tax, $71 PA state tax, $143 Social Security and $33 Medicare.
Does Pennsylvania have a local income tax too?
Most PA workers also pay a local earned income tax (EIT), usually around 1% combined, and Philadelphia residents pay the city wage tax (about 3.7%). Those local taxes are not included in this calculator.