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Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Pennsylvania taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.
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Pennsylvania take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 1% local tax.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $963.19 | $25,043 | 16.5% |
| $40,000 | $1,256.31 | $32,664 | 18.3% |
| $50,000 | $1,549.42 | $40,285 | 19.4% |
| $60,000 | $1,842.54 | $47,906 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 | $2,249.52 | $58,488 | 22.0% |
| $100,000 | $2,886.15 | $75,040 | 25.0% |
| $150,000 | $4,137.73 | $107,581 | 28.3% |
Pennsylvania hourly paycheck examples
Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $499.18 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $651.60 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $804.02 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $956.44 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,229.17 |
Pennsylvania paycheck taxes for 2026
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% 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.
- Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax on wages with no standard deduction or personal exemption.
- Unlike federal tax, Pennsylvania taxes the money employees put into a 401(k).
- Workers also pay 0.07% of all wages for unemployment compensation, with no wage cap.
- Most Pennsylvania workers pay a local earned income tax, commonly around 1%, set by their municipality and school district.
Pennsylvania deductions and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $0 | $0 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 | $0 |
| Head of household | $0 | $0 |
Pennsylvania payroll deductions
| Deduction | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Compensation (UC) employee withholding | 0.07% | No cap |
Local income tax
Nearly all Pennsylvania workers pay a local Earned Income Tax (EIT), shared by the municipality and school district and withheld by the employer. The employer withholds the higher of the employee's home resident rate or the work location's nonresident rate. 1% is a common combined rate and is used as the default, but many areas charge more, and Philadelphia's wage tax is much higher. Most workers also pay a Local Services Tax of up to $52 a year, which is not included.
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Pennsylvania?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,842.54 per paycheck in Pennsylvania, an effective tax rate of about 20.2%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Pennsylvania income tax, Unemployment Compensation (UC) employee withholding, and local income tax.
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% rate.
Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Nearly all Pennsylvania workers pay a local Earned Income Tax (EIT), shared by the municipality and school district and withheld by the employer. The employer withholds the higher of the employee's home resident rate or the work location's nonresident rate. 1% is a common combined rate and is used as the default, but many areas charge more, and Philadelphia's wage tax is much higher. Most workers also pay a Local Services Tax of up to $52 a year, which is not included.
What state payroll taxes do Pennsylvania employees pay?
Unemployment Compensation (UC) employee withholding: 0.07% of wages.
Is this Pennsylvania paycheck calculator accurate?
It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Pennsylvania 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://www.pa.gov/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/budget/documents/for-commonwealth-agencies-and-employees/for-agencies/payroll/payroll-memo-26-01-federal-withholding-state-unemployment-tax-2026.pdf
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dli/resources/for-employers-and-educators/how-to-file/uc-tax/employee-withholding
- https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/forms-and-publications/pa-personal-income-tax-guide/gross-compensation
- https://dced.pa.gov/local-government/local-withholding-tax-faqs/
- 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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