Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat rate in 2026 — calculate state tax, federal tax and FICA, and see your take-home pay.
Pennsylvania income tax calculator
Enter your gross annual wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Results are for wages only.
Dependents do not change the result in this calculator: Pennsylvania tax is a flat 3.07% of wages, with no personal exemption, and no credits are modelled.
Federal tax: $7,670
Pennsylvania tax: $2,303
FICA: $5,738
Take-home pay (annual): $59,289
Monthly (annual take-home / 12): $4,941
Biweekly (annual take-home / 26): $2,280
Weekly (annual take-home / 52): $1,140
Rounding: each tax component is rounded half-up first, then take-home pay is gross wages minus the displayed components. Monthly, biweekly and weekly figures are derived from annual take-home pay. FICA is Social Security at 6.2% on wages up to the $184,500 wage base (maximum $11,439), plus Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, plus Additional Medicare at 0.9% only on wages over $200,000 for a single filer or $250,000 for married filing jointly.
What is the Pennsylvania income tax in 2026?
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax in 2026. A single filer on $75,000 pays $2,303 Pennsylvania tax, $7,670 federal tax and $5,738 FICA, keeping $59,289 a year ($4,941 a month, $2,280 biweekly). These figures are for wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, excluding local taxes.
Key takeaways
- Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% in 2026, for both single filers and married filing jointly.
- There is no Pennsylvania standard deduction and no personal exemption to subtract from wages.
- Federal tax is separate: the federal standard deduction is $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for married filing jointly in 2026.
- Local earned income tax and the Philadelphia wage tax are local taxes and are excluded from this state-only calculator.
- This calculator covers wages only, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
Pennsylvania income tax at a glance for 2026
| Item | 2026 figure for wages |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania rate | Flat 3.07% on gross wages |
| Pennsylvania standard deduction | None |
| Pennsylvania personal exemption | None |
| Local earned income tax and Philadelphia wage tax | Excluded: local taxes, not state tax |
| Federal standard deduction | $16,100 single; $32,200 married filing jointly |
| Social Security wage base | $184,500, at 6.2% (maximum $11,439) |
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate in 2026?
Pennsylvania has no tax brackets for wages in 2026. The same flat rate applies to every dollar of gross wages, whether you file as single or married filing jointly.
| Pennsylvania rate | Applies to |
|---|---|
| 3.07% | Gross wages, with no standard deduction and no personal exemption to subtract |
For example, on $75,000 of wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, Pennsylvania tax is $75,000 x 3.07% = $2,303. Pennsylvania taxes eight classes of income; this calculator covers wages only.
What are the federal income tax brackets in 2026?
Federal taxable income is wages minus the federal standard deduction for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. The table shows single and married filing jointly only.
| Rate | Single: taxable income up to | Married filing jointly: taxable income up to |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $12,400 | $24,800 |
| 12% | $50,400 | $100,800 |
| 22% | $105,700 | $211,400 |
| 24% | $201,775 | $403,550 |
| 32% | $256,225 | $512,450 |
| 35% | $640,600 | $768,700 |
| 37% | Over $640,600 | Over $768,700 |
How do I work out Pennsylvania tax on $75,000 of wages?
Take a single filer with $75,000 of wages and no dependents, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
- Pennsylvania tax = $75,000 x 3.07% = $2,303 (no deduction to subtract).
- Federal tax: $7,670, after the $16,100 federal standard deduction for a single filer.
- FICA: $5,738.
- Take-home pay: $75,000 - $7,670 - $2,303 - $5,738 = $59,289 a year.
How much take-home pay do I get in Pennsylvania at every salary?
The table below is for a single filer, on wages, for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Effective rate is total federal, Pennsylvania and FICA tax divided by gross wages.
| Gross | Federal | Pennsylvania | FICA | Take-home | Effective | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $921 | $2,295 | $25,364 | 15.5% | $2,114 | $976 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,535 | $3,825 | $40,820 | 18.4% | $3,402 | $1,570 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,303 | $5,738 | $59,289 | 20.9% | $4,941 | $2,280 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,070 | $7,650 | $76,110 | 23.9% | $6,342 | $2,927 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $4,605 | $11,475 | $109,186 | 27.2% | $9,099 | $4,199 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $6,140 | $14,339 | $142,787 | 28.6% | $11,899 | $5,492 |
Pennsylvania tax vs federal tax
Pennsylvania tax and federal tax are separate charges on wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Pennsylvania tax is a flat 3.07% of gross wages, with no standard deduction and no personal exemption to subtract. Federal tax is graduated, at rates from 10% to 37%, and applies to taxable income after the federal standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer or $32,200 for married filing jointly. FICA is a third, separate charge on wages.
What is not included in this calculator?
- Local earned income tax (EIT) and the Philadelphia wage tax, which are local taxes, not Pennsylvania state tax.
- The alternative minimum tax (AMT).
- Self-employment tax.
- Tax credits other than the effect of the federal standard deduction, and the federal temporary $6,000 senior deduction, which is not modelled.
- Other paycheck deductions, such as retirement contributions and health insurance.
All figures on this page are for wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
Frequently asked questions
What does a flat 3.07% tax mean?
It means Pennsylvania charges the same 3.07% rate on every dollar of gross wages in 2026, with no tax brackets for wages. A single filer and a married couple filing jointly pay the same Pennsylvania rate, although their federal tax can differ.
Why is there no Pennsylvania standard deduction or personal exemption?
Pennsylvania law does not provide a standard deduction or a personal exemption for wages. Pennsylvania tax is calculated on gross wages, while the federal standard deduction of $16,100 for a single filer and $32,200 for married filing jointly in 2026 applies only to federal tax.
Do I still pay local taxes in Pennsylvania?
Yes, local taxes may apply separately. Local earned income tax and, in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia wage tax are local taxes, not Pennsylvania state tax, and they are excluded from this state-only calculator for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027.
What income does Pennsylvania tax, and what does this calculator cover?
Pennsylvania taxes eight classes of income: compensation, interest, dividends, net gains from the disposition of property, net income from a business, profession or farm, net income from rents, royalties, patents and copyrights, estate and trust income, and gambling and lottery winnings. This calculator covers wages, which fall under compensation, only.
How is bonus pay taxed in Pennsylvania?
Bonus pay is wages, so Pennsylvania taxes it at the same flat 3.07% rate in 2026. If a bonus is part of your annual wages, include it in the gross annual wages figure. Federal tax and FICA also apply to bonus pay.
Do I need to file a Pennsylvania tax return?
Whether you must file depends on your residency and whether you have Pennsylvania taxable income for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. If you have Pennsylvania wages, check the filing guidance from the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue for your situation before relying on this estimate.
Can Pennsylvania tax rates change from year to year?
Yes. Tax rates and federal figures can change each year, so the figures on this page apply only to wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027. Check the latest Pennsylvania Department of Revenue rates and IRS guidance before using the calculator for another year.
Is there a senior deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and over?
This calculator does not model the federal temporary $6,000 senior deduction for taxpayers aged 65 and over, which phases out above $75,000 of modified adjusted gross income for a single filer and $150,000 for married filing jointly. There is no age-based toggle in this calculator, so its federal result does not include that deduction.
How does Pennsylvania compare with states that have no income tax?
In a state with no income tax, the state tax on wages would be $0, while in Pennsylvania it is 3.07% of gross wages in 2026. Federal tax and FICA still apply in both cases, and local taxes may still apply, so take-home pay is not simply gross wages in a no-tax state.
Disclaimer and sources
Estimate only, not tax advice. All figures are for wages for the 2026 tax year, filed in 2027, and exclude local taxes. Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Pennsylvania Department of Revenue 2026 rates.
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