Tax year 2026 · Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania take-home pay
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on wages.
On $75,000 a single filer pays $2,302 in Pennsylvania state income tax (3.1% of pay). Across the 50 states and DC, 17 take less and 33 take more.
Example take-home pay in Pennsylvania
| Pay before tax | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | Pennsylvania tax | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $921 | $25,364 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,535 | $40,820 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,302 | $59,290 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,070 | $76,110 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,605 | $109,186 |
Single filer, 2026, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions. A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 keeps about $81,640 a year in Pennsylvania, with $3,070 state tax.
Pennsylvania state income tax rates for 2026
| Single filers: taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| all taxable income | 3.07% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets.
Pennsylvania does not give a standard deduction or personal exemption in these figures, so the brackets apply to your pay after pre-tax deductions.
What is not counted
- Most Pennsylvania towns and school districts charge a local earned income tax (often 1% or more), and Philadelphia has its own wage tax.
- Tax credits such as the child tax credit, itemised deductions, and changes you made on your W-4.
Questions people ask
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in Pennsylvania?
A single filer with no other deductions keeps about $59,290 a year ($4,941 a month) in Pennsylvania: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,302 state income tax.
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% state income tax on wages.
What if I put money in a 401(k)?
Money you put into a traditional 401(k) is left out of your income for federal and state income tax, so your tax bill falls. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on it. Type your percentage into the calculator to see the difference.
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Rates: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments; Social Security wage base; state figures from the Tax Foundation. Back to the US calculator.