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Georgia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Georgia taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.
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Georgia take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $982.17 | $25,537 | 14.9% |
| $40,000 | $1,272.02 | $33,073 | 17.3% |
| $50,000 | $1,561.87 | $40,609 | 18.8% |
| $60,000 | $1,851.71 | $48,145 | 19.8% |
| $75,000 | $2,253.79 | $58,599 | 21.9% |
| $100,000 | $2,882.25 | $74,939 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 | $4,117.48 | $107,055 | 28.6% |
Georgia hourly paycheck examples
Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $508.48 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $659.20 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $809.92 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $960.64 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,229.96 |
Georgia paycheck taxes for 2026
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% rate. For 2026, federal income tax uses seven brackets from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
- Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99% for 2026, down from 5.19% in 2025, under HB 463.
- For 2026 the standard deduction is $15,000 for single and head of household filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly, and each dependent adds a $5,000 deduction.
- The changes are retroactive to January 1, 2026, but employers could not start withholding at 4.99% until May 11, 2026, so many workers may see a larger refund.
- HB 463 also creates limited Georgia exclusions for qualified overtime pay and cash tips, which are narrower than the new federal deductions.
Georgia deductions and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $15,000 | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $30,000 | $0 |
| Head of household | $15,000 | $0 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,851.71 per paycheck in Georgia, an effective tax rate of about 19.8%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Georgia income tax.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% rate.
Is this Georgia paycheck calculator accurate?
It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Georgia rules, then divides by your number of paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ because of your W-4 choices, bonuses, other income, or benefits not entered here. Use it for planning and check your pay stub for exact amounts.
Sources
- https://dor.georgia.gov/document/document/2026-employers-tax-guide-updated-june-2026/download
- https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2026-05-11/gov-kemp-signs-legislation-lowering-taxes-and-supporting-economic-growth
- https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
- https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html
Tax data last reviewed 2026-09-16. How this calculator works.
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