How much is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Georgia and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,851.71 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54 and Georgia income tax takes $86.37. Altogether that is 19.8% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Georgia state income tax rates for 2026
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 4.99%, after a $15,000 standard deduction for single filers ($30,000 for married couples filing jointly) and a $0 personal exemption.
Take-home pay by salary in Georgia
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Georgia taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $749 | $25,537 | $982.17 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272.02 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,747 | $40,609 | $1,561.87 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,253.79 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882.25 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,489 | $91,215 | $3,508.25 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,737 | $107,055 | $4,117.48 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,232 | $139,696 | $5,372.90 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Georgia
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,441 | $1,016.95 | $12.71 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,143 | $1,197.82 | $14.97 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,278 | $1,318.39 | $16.48 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,116 | $1,619.83 | $20.25 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,953 | $1,921.27 | $24.02 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $63,958 | $2,459.92 | $30.75 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $77,553 | $2,982.80 | $37.29 |
Georgia take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Georgia, Florida leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| Alabama paycheck calculator | $2,509 | $47,881 | $1,841.58 |
| Florida paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| North Carolina paycheck calculator | $1,885 | $48,505 | $1,865.57 |
| South Carolina paycheck calculator | $1,662 | $48,728 | $1,874.14 |
| Tennessee paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
Sources
Georgia rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: dor.georgia.gov, gov.georgia.gov, gov.georgia.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.