Pennsylvania paycheck Calculator
Pennsylvania applies flat state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,867
Effective tax rate
19.1%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| PA state income tax | $71 | $1,842 |
| Net pay | $1,867 | $48,547 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- PA state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,867 ($48,547 per year). Effective tax rate 19.1%.
How Pennsylvania taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Pennsylvania taxes taxable income at a flat 3.07% after the state standard deduction ($ single / $ married for 2026).
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,092 | $1,273 |
| $60,000 | $48,548 | $1,867 |
| $80,000 | $62,654 | $2,410 |
| $100,000 | $76,110 | $2,927 |
| $150,000 | $109,186 | $4,199 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- New York: $47,174 net (single, annual estimate)
- New Jersey: $49,019 net (single, annual estimate)
- Delaware: $47,627 net (single, annual estimate)
- Maryland: $47,752 net (single, annual estimate)
- West Virginia: $48,337 net (single, annual estimate)
- Ohio: $49,456 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Pennsylvania have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Pennsylvania withholds state income tax using a flat 3.07% rate on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a PA paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and PA state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Pennsylvania paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.