How Pennsylvania taxes your paycheck
Pennsylvania taxes compensation at a flat 3.07% with no standard deduction and no personal exemption, unchanged for 2026. Tax applies to PA-defined compensation, which differs from federal wages (for example, qualifying Section 125 health premiums are excluded). A new refundable Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (10% of the federal EITC, max $805) was created in the 2025-26 budget and is first claimed in the 2026 filing season.
2026 Pennsylvania income tax rate
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 3.07% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Personal exemption | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Pennsylvania payroll programs
These employee contributions come out of each paycheck in addition to income tax.
| Program | Employee rate | Wage cap |
|---|---|---|
| Unemployment Compensation (employee withholding) (0.07% of total gross wages with no wage cap; rate unchanged since 2023.) | 0.07% | None |
Local income taxes
Most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy a local Earned Income Tax on residents' wages at locally set rates, and many also levy a flat annual Local Services Tax per worker. Philadelphia instead levies its Wage Tax on residents at 3.74% for pay dates through June 30, 2026 and 3.735% from July 1, 2026 (nonresidents working in the city: 3.43% / 3.425%). Pick your city in the calculator to include it.
| City or area | Resident rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Allentown (Resident Earned Income Tax of 1.975%: City of Allentown 1.475% plus 0.5% school district (Allentown City SD; the Parkland SD part of the city has the same total). Local Services Tax is $52 a year ($47 city + $5 school district), withheld where you work; earned income under $12,000 is exempt.) | 1.975% | Wages |
| Erie (Resident Earned Income Tax of 1.65%: City of Erie 1.15% plus Erie City School District 0.5%. Local Services Tax is $52 a year ($47 city + $5 school district), withheld where you work; earned income under $12,000 is exempt.) | 1.65% | Wages |
| Harrisburg (Resident Earned Income Tax of 2.0%: City of Harrisburg 1.5% plus Harrisburg City School District 0.5%. Local Services Tax is $156 a year ($151 city + $5 school district), withheld where you work; DCED lists a $24,500 low-income exemption for the city portion.) | 2% | Wages |
| Lancaster (Lancaster city resident Earned Income Tax of 1.6%: City of Lancaster 1.1% (since Jan 1, 2025) plus 0.5% school district (School District of Lancaster; the parts in Conestoga Valley and Lampeter-Strasburg SDs also total 1.6%). Local Services Tax is $52 a year ($47 city + $5 school district), withheld where you work; earned income under $12,000 is exempt.) | 1.6% | Wages |
| Philadelphia (Resident Wage Tax is 3.735% from July 1, 2026 (3.74% for pay dates before July 1, 2026). Nonresidents working in the city pay 3.425% (3.43% before July 1). Philadelphia has no Local Services Tax. Residents who qualify for PA tax forgiveness can claim a refund down to a reduced rate.) | 3.735% | Wages |
| Pittsburgh (Resident Earned Income Tax of 3.0%: City of Pittsburgh 1.0% plus Pittsburgh School District 2.0%. The small part of the city in the Baldwin-Whitehall School District pays 1.5%. Local Services Tax is $52 a year (all city), withheld from people who work in Pittsburgh; earned income under $12,000 is exempt.) | 3% | Wages |
| Reading (Resident Earned Income Tax of 3.6%: City of Reading 2.1% plus Reading School District 1.5%. Local Services Tax is $52 a year ($47 city + $5 school district), withheld where you work; earned income under $12,000 is exempt.) | 3.6% | Wages |
| Scranton (Resident Earned Income Tax of 3.4%: City of Scranton 2.4% plus Scranton School District 1.0%. Local Services Tax is $156 a year ($151 city since Jan 1, 2025 + $5 school district), withheld where you work; DCED lists a $15,600 low-income exemption for the city portion.) | 3.4% | Wages |
Sources: City of Philadelphia, Wage Tax (employers): rate table, PA DCED, EIT/PIT/LST Tax Register (Official Rates as of June 15, 2026), PA DCED, PSD codes and EIT rates.
Take-home pay in Pennsylvania at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Pennsylvania taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $942 | $25,343 | $975 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,256 | $33,064 | $1,272 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,570 | $40,785 | $1,569 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,884 | $48,506 | $1,866 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,355 | $59,238 | $2,278 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,140 | $76,040 | $2,925 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,710 | $109,081 | $4,195 |
How Pennsylvania compares
At a $60,000 salary, Pennsylvania ranks #23 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania minimum wage is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. A full-time minimum wage job pays $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,453 after taxes. See the full Pennsylvania minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
Ignores Tax Forgiveness (Schedule SP), which reduces or eliminates tax for low-income households, the Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, and differences between PA compensation and federal wages (for example, employee 401(k) deferrals are not excluded for PA). Local EIT/LST and Philadelphia Wage Tax are not included in the state calculation. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Pennsylvania?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Pennsylvania keeps about $48,506 a year, or $4,042 a month, in 2026. That ranks 23 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Pennsylvania have local income taxes?
Most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts levy a local Earned Income Tax on residents' wages at locally set rates, and many also levy a flat annual Local Services Tax per worker. Philadelphia instead levies its Wage Tax on residents at 3.74% for pay dates through June 30, 2026 and 3.735% from July 1, 2026 (nonresidents working in the city: 3.43% / 3.425%).
What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania?
The minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 an hour as of July 24, 2009. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before taxes and about $13,453 after taxes for a single filer.