Philadelphia income tax
Philadelphia's wage tax is 3.735% for residents and 3.425% for nonresidents who work in the city, from July 1, 2026 (3.74% and 3.43% before that). Residents pay the resident rate wherever they work. Pennsylvania and Philadelphia both tax traditional 401(k) contributions, so a 401(k) does not lower either tax.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Philadelphia | 3.735% |
| People who only work in Philadelphia | 3.425% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Philadelphia?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Philadelphia keeps about $1,779.42 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Pennsylvania taxes $72.46, and the Philadelphia tax $86.19. In all, 22.9% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Philadelphia
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Philadelphia, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Pennsylvania taxes | Philadelphia tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $942 | $1,121 | $24,223 | $931.63 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,256 | $1,494 | $31,570 | $1,214.23 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,570 | $1,868 | $38,918 | $1,496.83 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,884 | $2,241 | $46,265 | $1,779.42 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,355 | $2,801 | $56,436 | $2,170.63 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,140 | $3,735 | $72,305 | $2,780.96 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $3,925 | $4,669 | $88,110 | $3,388.84 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,710 | $5,603 | $103,479 | $3,979.94 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,280 | $7,470 | $135,177 | $5,199.12 |
Living in Philadelphia vs. commuting in
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who lives and works in Philadelphia, one who only works there, and one who lives and works elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
| Salary | Live in Philadelphia | Commute into Philadelphia | Elsewhere in Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,265 | $46,451 | $48,506 |
| $100,000 | $72,305 | $72,615 | $76,040 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Philadelphia
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Philadelphia. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Philadelphia tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $1,165 | $25,104 | $965.55 | $12.07 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $1,398 | $29,689 | $1,141.89 | $14.27 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $1,554 | $32,746 | $1,259.45 | $15.74 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,942 | $40,387 | $1,553.35 | $19.42 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $2,331 | $48,028 | $1,847.25 | $23.09 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $3,108 | $61,641 | $2,370.82 | $29.64 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $3,884 | $74,844 | $2,878.62 | $35.98 |
Other paycheck calculators in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania paycheck calculator covers the whole state, with its income tax brackets and every local tax the calculator includes. Other Pennsylvania cities with a local tax: Pittsburgh. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
Philadelphia rates come from phila.gov and phila.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.