Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator: How Much You Take Home After Taxes
Pennsylvania uses a flat state income tax rate — one of the lowest flat rates in the country — but nearly every municipality also levies its own local earned income tax, which means your city or township matters as much as the state rate. What comes out of a Pennsylvania paycheck Federal income tax — based on income, filing status, and W-4 elections Pennsylvania state income tax — a flat rate applied to all taxable income Local earned income tax (EIT) — an additional flat rate that varies by municipality, often also funding school districts Social Security tax — 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 for 2026 Medicare tax — 1.45% on all wages, no cap Worked example: $58,000 salary in Pennsylvania Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax deductions: Federal standard deduction (2026): $16,100 Federal taxable income: $41,900 Federal tax owed: 10% on $12,400 ($1,240) plus 12% on $29,500 ($3,540) = $4,780 Social Security: 6.2% × $58,000 = $3,596 Medicare: 1.45% × $58,000 = $841 Pe...