Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator

Pennsylvania has a flat state income tax rate of 3.07% — one of the lowest flat rates in the nation. However, Pennsylvania is notable for also having a Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) system. Most municipalities and school districts participate in a local EIT that typically runs 1%–3.8% on top of the state rate. Philadelphia residents, for example, pay an additional 3.75% local wage tax (3.44% for non-residents), pushing the combined state-plus-local rate to nearly 6.8%.

Workers outside Philadelphia will have their local EIT determined by their municipality of residence, not their workplace — though employers withhold based on the higher of the work or live jurisdiction rate. The State Unemployment Compensation (SUI/UC) employee contribution is 0.06% of wages up to the taxable wage base.

Pennsylvania does not recognize 401(k) contributions as a state deduction, similar to California. Employees owe PA state tax on full gross wages before traditional 401(k) deductions.

Country

Gross income

$

United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,916

$75,817 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$930

Total deductions

24.2%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home75.8%
Take-home$75,817
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

Disclaimer

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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Pennsylvania flat state income tax: 3.07% on all wages.

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Most PA workers also pay a Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) of 1%–3.8%.

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Philadelphia wage tax: 3.75% for residents, 3.44% for non-residents (2026).

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Pennsylvania does not allow a state deduction for 401(k) contributions.

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PA Unemployment Compensation employee rate: 0.06% on wages up to the UC wage base.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pennsylvania state income tax rate?expand_more
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax on all wages. There are no brackets or graduated rates. For a $75,000 salary, that is approximately $2,303 in state income tax annually. Note that most PA workers also owe a local earned income tax on top of the state rate.
How does the Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) work in Pennsylvania?expand_more
Most Pennsylvania municipalities participate in the local EIT system. You pay the higher of the rate where you work or where you live. Rates range from 1% to 3.8% depending on your location. Philadelphia has a unique wage tax structure at 3.75% for residents. Your employer should withhold the correct local rate based on your address.
Does Pennsylvania recognize 401(k) deductions?expand_more
No. Pennsylvania does not conform to federal tax treatment of 401(k) deferrals. You owe PA state income tax (3.07%) on your full gross wages before your 401(k) contribution. Roth 401(k) and traditional 401(k) are treated identically at the state level — neither is deductible.

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