How much is taken out of a paycheck in Pennsylvania?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Pennsylvania and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,865.62 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, Pennsylvania income tax takes $70.85 and PA unemployment compensation takes $1.62. Altogether that is 19.2% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
Pennsylvania state income tax rates for 2026
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% rate.
Every dollar of taxable income is taxed at the same 3.07%.
Pennsylvania does not exclude traditional 401(k) contributions from state taxable wages, so a 401(k) lowers your federal tax but not your Pennsylvania tax.
Pennsylvania payroll deductions besides income tax
Pennsylvania requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| PA unemployment compensation | 0.07% | No limit |
Take-home pay by salary in Pennsylvania
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 | Pennsylvania taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $942 | $25,343 | $974.73 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,256 | $33,064 | $1,271.69 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,570 | $40,785 | $1,568.65 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,884 | $48,506 | $1,865.62 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,355 | $59,238 | $2,278.37 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,140 | $76,040 | $2,924.62 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $3,925 | $92,779 | $3,568.40 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,710 | $109,081 | $4,195.42 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,280 | $142,647 | $5,486.42 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Pennsylvania
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 | $26,270 | $1,010.37 | $12.63 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,087 | $1,195.67 | $14.95 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,299 | $1,319.21 | $16.49 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,329 | $1,628.05 | $20.35 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,359 | $1,936.89 | $24.21 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,749 | $2,490.34 | $31.13 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,728 | $3,028.02 | $37.85 |
Local income taxes in Pennsylvania
Most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy a local earned income tax, usually about 1% for residents. Philadelphia's wage tax is much higher: 3.74% for residents and 3.43% for nonresidents through June 2026, then 3.735% and 3.425%. Pittsburgh charges residents 3%. These local taxes are not in the calculator.
Pennsylvania take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border Pennsylvania, Ohio leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | $1,884 | $48,506 | $1,865.62 |
| Delaware paycheck calculator | $2,893 | $47,497 | $1,826.80 |
| Maryland paycheck calculator | $2,486 | $47,904 | $1,842.45 |
| New Jersey paycheck calculator | $2,210 | $48,180 | $1,853.09 |
| New York paycheck calculator | $2,933 | $47,457 | $1,825.25 |
| Ohio paycheck calculator | $1,207 | $49,184 | $1,891.67 |
| West Virginia paycheck calculator | $1,866 | $48,524 | $1,866.30 |
Sources
Pennsylvania rates come from the state's own published 2026 figures: pa.gov, pa.gov, phila.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.