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Georgia lowered its flat income tax to 4.99% for 2026 when Governor Kemp signed HB 463 in May 2026, retroactive to January 1, and raised the standard deduction to $15,000 ($30,000 married). Employers updated withholding mid-year, so early-2026 paychecks may have had more taken out. This estimator uses the new law.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Georgia paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Used for state exemptions and credits.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Georgia paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxFlat 4.99% income tax
Standard deduction$15,000 single, $30,000 married
Personal exemptions & credits$4,000 per dependent
Local income taxesNone
Disability / paid leave deductionsNone
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • Flat 4.99% Georgia income tax for 2026 (down from 5.19%).
  • Standard deduction: $15,000 single or head of household, $30,000 married filing jointly.
  • $4,000 dependent exemption per qualifying dependent.
  • No local income taxes in Georgia.

Georgia salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Georgia salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$749$25,537$982.17
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,248$33,073$1,272.02
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,747$40,609$1,561.87
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,246$48,145$1,851.71
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,994$58,599$2,253.79
$100,000$13,170$7,650$4,242$74,939$2,882.25
$125,000$18,734$9,563$5,489$91,215$3,508.25
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,737$107,055$4,117.48

Georgia hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Georgia. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$508.48$26,441
$18.00/hr$720.00$598.91$31,143
$20.00/hr$800.00$659.20$34,278
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$809.92$42,116
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$960.64$49,953
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,229.96$63,958

Georgia vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Georgia and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Florida$0$61,593$2,368.94
Tennessee$0$61,593$2,368.94
North Carolina$2,484$59,109$2,273.41
South Carolina$2,878$58,715$2,258.25
Georgia$2,994$58,599$2,253.79
Alabama$3,127$58,466$2,248.69

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?

It is a flat 4.99%, set by HB 463 and retroactive to January 1, 2026. Future 0.125-point cuts toward 3.99% depend on state revenue.

Why did my Georgia withholding change in the middle of 2026?

The rate cut took effect for withholding in mid-2026. Any excess Georgia tax withheld earlier in the year is refunded when you file your 2026 return.

How much Georgia tax is taken from a $50,000 salary?

About $1,747 a year for a single filer — 4.99% of $35,000 after the $15,000 standard deduction.

What is the Georgia income tax rate in 2026?

Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax. Deductions, exemptions and credits mean your effective rate is lower than the top rate.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Georgia takes home about $40,609 a year, or $1,561.87 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,747 in Georgia taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Georgia?

About $74,939 a year ($2,882.25 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 25.1%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Georgia?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $809.92 a week, or $42,116 a year.

How often are the Georgia rates updated?

We verify federal and Georgia rates every January and whenever Georgia changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.