Pennsylvania paycheck & tax overview

Pennsylvania taxes wage income at a single flat rate of 3.07% regardless of how much you earn — no brackets to climb. That flat rate is roughly in the middle of the pack nationally (37th highest of 42 taxing states). Combined with federal tax and FICA, this page shows exactly what that means for your specific paycheck.

Pennsylvania state tax brackets (2026, single filers)

2026 minimum wage: $7.25/hour.

Pennsylvania take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)

Assumes biweekly pay, no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact numbers.

Pennsylvania hourly wage take-home pay (2026, single filer)

Assumes a standard 40-hour week, 52 weeks/year, paid weekly.

Single vs. married filing jointly in Pennsylvania

Compared at a $75,000 annual salary.

Pennsylvania paycheck FAQ

Does Pennsylvania have state income tax?

Yes. Pennsylvania levies a flat-rate state income tax of 3.07% on wage income for 2026, in addition to federal income tax and FICA.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Pennsylvania?

A single filer earning $60,000/year in Pennsylvania, paid biweekly, takes home approximately $48,548 per year (about $1,867 per paycheck) — an effective tax rate of about 19.09% once federal tax, FICA, and Pennsylvania state tax are withheld.

What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania in 2026?

The 2026 minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour. Working full-time (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year) at that rate comes to about $15,080/year before taxes.

$20 an hour is how much a year after taxes in Pennsylvania?

At $20/hour full-time (40 hours/week), gross pay is $41,600/year. After federal tax, FICA, and Pennsylvania state tax, a single filer takes home approximately $34,328/year — about $660 per week.

Do you pay less tax if you're married in Pennsylvania?

On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $59,290/year (20.95% effective tax rate), while a married couple filing jointly at the same combined income takes home about $62,320/year (16.91%). Married filing jointly usually results in a lower or equal effective tax rate, since joint brackets are wider than single brackets.

How much tax is taken out of an hourly paycheck in Pennsylvania?

The percentage is the same whether you're paid hourly or salaried — what matters is your total gross pay per period, filing status, and pay frequency. Enter your hourly rate × hours worked as your "gross pay per period" above (for example, $25/hour × 80 hours for a biweekly hourly paycheck) to get an exact Pennsylvania breakdown.

What FICA taxes come out of every paycheck in Pennsylvania?

Every paycheck nationwide — including in this state — has 6.2% withheld for Social Security up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, plus 1.45% for Medicare with no cap. Employees earning over $200,000 from one employer also owe an Additional Medicare Tax of 0.9% on the excess.

Does Pennsylvania tax bonuses and overtime the same as regular pay?

For withholding purposes, most employers treat bonuses and overtime as regular wages added to that pay period's gross pay — which is exactly how this calculator treats any amount you enter. Your actual year-end tax liability on that income is the same either way; only the withholding timing can differ slightly if your employer uses the IRS "supplemental wage" flat-rate method for bonuses.