Pennsylvania Take-Home Pay Calculator (2026)
Pennsylvania uses a flat 3.07% state income tax on all wages. Combined with federal income tax and FICA, the calculator below shows what hits your paycheck and what's left.
Take-home pay
Net annual
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Per month
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Per biweekly paycheck
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Federal income tax
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FICA (SS + Medicare)
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Pennsylvania state tax
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Other state payroll
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Effective tax rate
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Marginal rate (next $)
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Pennsylvania tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 3.07% | All taxable income |
What the calculator does
For each gross salary, it applies the 2026 federal brackets, FICA (6.2% Social Security up to the $184,500 wage cap + 1.45% Medicare on everything), then Pennsylvania's state income tax using the brackets above. Pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA, etc.) reduce your taxable income before any of the above runs.
Source
Pennsylvania DOR — flat 3.07% (unchanged). Verified 2026-06-08. For high-stakes financial decisions, double-check the current rates with your state's Department of Revenue.
FAQ
How is take-home pay in Pennsylvania calculated?
Take-home = gross salary − federal income tax − FICA (Social Security + Medicare) − Pennsylvania state income tax. The calculator above runs each piece through the published 2026 brackets and rates.
What is Pennsylvania's state income tax rate?
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on taxable income.
Anything special about Pennsylvania taxes I should know?
PA also has local Earned Income Tax (EIT) of ~1% in most municipalities — not included.
What about local city or county taxes in Pennsylvania?
Yes — see the note above. Local taxes vary by municipality and aren't included in this calculator.
Are these 2026 numbers accurate?
These brackets reflect the published 2026 rates as of January 2026. Each state's tax authority is cited in the page source. Rates can change mid-year via legislation; verify with your state's Department of Revenue before relying on these for financial decisions.