Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 Pennsylvania take-home pay after federal income tax, Pennsylvania income tax, local tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Pennsylvania personal income tax: 3.07% flat rate.
Local earned-income taxes are not included unless you enter a local rate.
Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator 2026
The Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, Pennsylvania personal income tax, local earned-income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Unlike many states, Pennsylvania uses a flat personal income-tax rate. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue states that the personal income-tax rate is 3.07 percent. [oai_citation:3‡PA.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-types-and-information/personal-income-tax?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Pennsylvania’s personal income tax is a flat tax. Your filing status does not create different Pennsylvania personal income-tax brackets.
Pennsylvania Income Tax Rate for 2026
| Tax | 2026 Rate |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax | 3.07% |
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue confirms that the 3.07% personal income-tax rate has applied from 2004 to the present. [oai_citation:4‡PA.gov](https://www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/resources/tax-rates/personal-income-tax-rates?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Pennsylvania Local Earned Income Tax
Pennsylvania is different from many states because your paycheck may also be affected by local earned-income taxes. The applicable local rate depends on your municipality and tax jurisdiction.
For that reason, this calculator allows you to enter your local earned-income tax rate instead of using one statewide number.
3.07% is the Pennsylvania state personal income tax. A local earned-income tax may also apply depending on where you live and/or work.
Federal Payroll Taxes in 2026
| Payroll Tax | Employee Rate | 2026 Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% | $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No wage limit |
| Additional Medicare | 0.9% | Wages above $200,000 |
The IRS confirms the 2026 employee Social Security rate is 6.2% and the wage base is $184,500. The Medicare employee rate is 1.45% with no wage base limit. [oai_citation:5‡IRS](https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i941?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
Pennsylvania Paycheck Frequency
- Weekly: 52 paychecks per year
- Biweekly: 26 paychecks per year
- Semi-monthly: 24 paychecks per year
- Monthly: 12 paychecks per year
What Can Affect Your Pennsylvania Take-Home Pay?
- Federal income-tax withholding
- Pennsylvania’s 3.07% personal income tax
- Local earned-income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- Pre-tax retirement contributions
- Health insurance deductions
- HSA contributions
- Other employee benefits
Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator FAQ
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue — Personal Income Tax and Employer Withholding.
Internal Revenue Service — 2026 Employer’s Tax Guide and Social Security / Medicare withholding information.
This calculator is for informational and planning purposes only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice and is not an official government calculator. Actual paycheck amounts can differ because of local taxes, withholding forms, deductions, credits, retirement contributions, insurance, benefits and employer payroll calculations.