Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator 2026

Flat 3.07% state income tax

Use this free Pennsylvania paycheck calculator to estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and state withholding.

How Pennsylvania Taxes Affect Your Paycheck

Pennsylvania uses a flat 3.07% state income tax, so your taxable wages are generally taxed at the same rate regardless of income level. That makes the state portion of paycheck withholding straightforward compared with progressive-tax states.

Your location inside Pennsylvania still matters. Philadelphia levies a city wage tax (3.75% for residents), Pittsburgh applies local payroll tax rules, and many boroughs or school districts collect an Earned Income Tax around 1%.

If you work in one municipality and live in another, reciprocal local tax credit rules may apply. The calculator gives a baseline estimate, but local withholding on your actual paycheck can vary by home/work address and employer setup.

Pennsylvania Income Tax Brackets (2026)

Other Pennsylvania Payroll Taxes

Pennsylvania has no state disability insurance payroll tax, but many workers pay local earned income taxes and possibly local services taxes. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are the biggest examples, with rates that can materially reduce take-home pay.

Federal Payroll Taxes Still Apply

No matter which state you live in, paychecks include federal income tax withholding plus FICA taxes. For most workers in 2026, FICA equals 6.2% Social Security (up to the wage base) and 1.45% Medicare on all wages.

Higher earners may also pay Additional Medicare Tax (0.9%) above the federal threshold. This page's example uses standard single-filer assumptions for a quick benchmark.

$75,000 Salary Example (Pennsylvania, Single Filer, 2026)

Tax Data Sources

• Pennsylvania state tax authority
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS)