Pennsylvania 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 | $1,256 | $33,064 | $1,271.69 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,884 | $48,506 | $1,865.62 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,512 | $62,598 | $2,407.62 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,140 | $76,040 | $2,924.62 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,710 | $109,081 | $4,195.42 |
Pennsylvania income tax rates for 2026
Pennsylvania uses a single flat rate of 3.07% on taxable wages. On a $60,000 salary that works out to about $1,842 a year.
Other Pennsylvania payroll taxes
- PA unemployment (UC) employee share: 0.07% of wages.
Pennsylvania does not let you deduct 401(k) contributions from state taxable wages, so they reduce your federal tax but not your Pennsylvania tax. The calculator handles this automatically.
Local income taxes
Almost every Pennsylvania municipality and school district levies a local earned income tax (EIT), most often 1% in total, with some reaching 1.5% to 3%. Philadelphia’s wage tax is 3.735% for residents and 3.425% for non-residents from 1 July 2026. Many places also charge a Local Services Tax of up to $52 a year. Choose your local rate in the calculator.
Federal taxes on every Pennsylvania 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
- Pennsylvania has no standard deduction or personal exemption: the 3.07% applies from the first dollar.
- Pennsylvania taxes 401(k) contributions, so they reduce your federal tax but not your PA tax.
More Pennsylvania tools: Pennsylvania sales tax calculator · bonus tax calculator · overtime calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Pennsylvania?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Pennsylvania takes home about $48,506 a year, or $1,865.62 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Pennsylvania income tax and state payroll taxes (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07%.
Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?
Almost every Pennsylvania municipality and school district levies a local earned income tax (EIT), most often 1% in total, with some reaching 1.5% to 3%. Philadelphia’s wage tax is 3.735% for residents and 3.425% for non-residents from 1 July 2026. Many places also charge a Local Services Tax of up to $52 a year. Choose your local rate in the calculator.
How is a Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania's supplemental rate of 3.07%.
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