Georgia take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272.02 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,244 | $61,867 | $2,379.48 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882.25 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,737 | $107,055 | $4,117.48 |
Georgia income tax rates for 2026
Georgia uses a single flat rate of 4.99% on taxable wages after a standard deduction of $15,000 (single) or $30,000 (married filing jointly). On a $60,000 salary that works out to about $2,246 a year.
Federal taxes on every Georgia paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- House Bill 463, signed on 11 May 2026, cut Georgia’s rate from 5.19% to 4.99% retroactive to 1 January 2026. Paychecks before mid-May were withheld at the old rate, so many Georgians will get the difference back as a refund.
- Each dependent adds a $5,000 deduction.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Georgia takes home about $48,145 a year, or $1,851.71 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99%. The 2026 standard deduction for a single filer is $15,000.
How is a Georgia bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Georgia's supplemental rate of 4.99%.
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