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Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator

Pennsylvania’s 3.07% flat tax is simple, but PA paychecks have three quirks most calculators get wrong: Pennsylvania taxes your 401(k) contributions, almost every municipality adds a local earned income tax, and many also charge a Local Services Tax of up to $52 a year. This calculator handles all three.

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

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Pennsylvania 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.
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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Pennsylvania paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxFlat 3.07% income tax
Standard deductionNone
Personal exemptions & creditsNone
Local income taxesPhiladelphia resident (3.735%); Philadelphia non-resident (3.425%); Pittsburgh resident (3.0% EIT); Other PA municipality
Disability / paid leave deductionsPA Unemployment (employee) (0.07%)
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • Flat 3.07% state income tax with no standard deduction or personal exemption.
  • 401(k) and 403(b) deferrals are NOT excluded from PA taxable wages (health premiums under a cafeteria plan are).
  • Local earned income tax: Philadelphia 3.735% for residents / 3.425% for non-residents (from July 1, 2026); Pittsburgh 3%.
  • Employee unemployment withholding of 0.07% on all wages; Local Services Tax up to $52 per year.

Pennsylvania salary after taxes (2026)

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

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits, your local tax setting. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState & localTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$942$25,343$974.73
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,256$33,064$1,271.69
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,570$40,785$1,568.65
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,884$48,506$1,865.62
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,355$59,238$2,278.37
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,140$76,040$2,924.62
$125,000$18,734$9,563$3,925$92,779$3,568.40
$150,000$24,734$11,475$4,710$109,081$4,195.42

Pennsylvania hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Pennsylvania. 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$505.18$26,270
$18.00/hr$720.00$597.83$31,087
$20.00/hr$800.00$659.60$34,299
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$814.02$42,329
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$968.44$50,359
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,245.17$64,749

Pennsylvania vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Pennsylvania 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
Ohio$1,287$60,306$2,319.44
Pennsylvania$2,355$59,238$2,278.37
West Virginia$2,680$58,912$2,265.86
New Jersey$3,101$58,491$2,249.66
New York$3,808$57,784$2,222.47
Delaware$3,909$57,684$2,218.60
Maryland$5,389$56,203$2,161.66

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Frequently asked questions

Why is my PA state tax higher than 3.07% of my take-home?

Pennsylvania calculates the 3.07% on gross wages including your 401(k) contributions, so it is higher than you might expect if you compare it to your federally taxable wages.

What is the Philadelphia wage tax in 2026?

From July 1, 2026 the Philadelphia Wage Tax is 3.735% for residents and 3.425% for non-residents who work in the city.

What is the LST on my Pennsylvania paycheck?

The Local Services Tax is a flat municipal tax of up to $52 a year, usually split across your paychecks. Turn it on in the calculator if your pay stub shows it.

What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate in 2026?

Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% 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 Pennsylvania?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Pennsylvania takes home about $40,785 a year, or $1,568.65 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $1,570 in Pennsylvania taxes.

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

About $76,040 a year ($2,924.62 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 24.0%.

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

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $814.02 a week, or $42,329 a year.

How often are the Pennsylvania rates updated?

We verify federal and Pennsylvania rates every January and whenever Pennsylvania 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.