How Pennsylvania taxes your paycheck in 2026
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07%.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on your wages after the $16,100 standard deduction (single filers), 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500 of wages, and 1.45% Medicare on everything. Nearly all Pennsylvania municipalities levy a local earned income tax, typically 1% (Philadelphia is about 3.75% for residents).
Pennsylvania's income tax, in context
Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% on wages with no standard deduction or personal exemption, so the rate applies from the first dollar. Nearly every municipality adds a local earned income tax — 1% is typical, and Philadelphia's wage tax runs about 3.75% for residents — which is withheld alongside the state tax.
Pennsylvania 2026 income tax brackets (single filer)
One rate applies to all taxable income.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 3.07% |
How Pennsylvania compares
On a $75,000 single-filer salary, Pennsylvania ranks 16th of 51 for take-home pay, at $59,290 after $2,303 of state tax. Moving that salary to a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida would keep an extra $2,303 a year; the same salary in the highest-tax state (Oregon) would net $55,604. At the register, Pennsylvania's average combined sales tax is 6.34% — see the Pennsylvania sales tax calculator.
Neighboring states on the same $75,000 salary:
| State | State income tax | Take-home / yr | vs. PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $2,303 | $59,290 | — |
| Ohio | $1,280 | $60,312 | +$1,022 |
| New Jersey | $2,598 | $58,995 | −$295 |
| West Virginia | $2,680 | $58,912 | −$378 |
| Maryland | $3,351 | $58,242 | −$1,048 |
| New York | $3,453 | $58,140 | −$1,151 |
| Delaware | $3,719 | $57,874 | −$1,417 |
Example take-home pay in Pennsylvania
Single filer, 2026 rates, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local taxes:
| Salary | Federal tax | PA state tax | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,228 | $33,092 | $1,273 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,535 | $40,820 | $1,570 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,842 | $48,548 | $1,867 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,303 | $59,290 | $2,280 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,070 | $76,110 | $2,927 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $4,605 | $109,186 | $4,199 |
Frequently asked questions
+How much is taken out of a $75,000 paycheck in Pennsylvania?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026: about $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, and roughly $2,303 in Pennsylvania state income tax — leaving take-home pay of about $59,290 a year, or $2,280 every two weeks.
+What is the Pennsylvania state income tax rate for 2026?
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07%.
+How much is $100,000 after taxes in Pennsylvania?
About $76,110 a year for a single filer in 2026 — $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, and about $3,070 Pennsylvania state tax. That's roughly $6,343 a month.
+How much is $50,000 after taxes in Pennsylvania?
About $40,820 a year, or $1,570 per biweekly check, for a single filer with the standard deduction after roughly $1,535 of Pennsylvania state tax.
+What is the marginal state tax rate on a $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania?
3.07%. That's the Pennsylvania tax on your next dollar of income at $75,000, on top of the 22% federal bracket and 7.65% FICA — about 32.7% all-in on a raise before local taxes.
+Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
This calculator assumes the standard deduction, single-filer state parameters, and no dependents, credits or local taxes. Nearly all Pennsylvania municipalities levy a local earned income tax, typically 1% (Philadelphia is about 3.75% for residents). Employer withholding also follows your W-4, which may over- or under-withhold relative to your final tax bill.
+Do 401(k) contributions reduce state tax too?
In Pennsylvania, traditional 401(k) and most pre-tax benefit contributions reduce your state taxable income as well as federal. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Sources: IRS 2026 federal parameters; state rates and brackets as of January 1, 2026 compiled from state statutes and the Tax Foundation. Estimates only — see our terms.