Pay & tax
Pennsylvania paycheck calculator (2025)
Estimate your Pennsylvania take-home pay using the 2025 tax tables. Enter your annual salary, filing status and any extra pay or deductions.
How it works
Pennsylvania charges a flat state income tax rate of 3.07% on taxable income, with no standard deduction or personal exemption. Many Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts also levy a local Earned Income Tax, typically around 1%, which this calculator does not include.
Frequently asked questions
Does this include Pennsylvania’s local Earned Income Tax?
No. Most Pennsylvania municipalities and school districts charge a local Earned Income Tax, commonly around 1%, on top of the 3.07% state rate. Because the rate varies by location, it is not included here — check your specific municipality for its exact rate.
What is Pennsylvania’s state income tax rate?
A flat 3.07% on taxable income, with no standard deduction or personal exemption reducing the taxable amount.
Is Pennsylvania’s state tax rate low compared with other states?
Yes, 3.07% is among the lowest state income tax rates in the US among states that charge one. Once a local Earned Income Tax is added, the total is often closer to 4%.
How accurate is this for Pennsylvania specifically?
It uses Pennsylvania’s published 2025 flat state rate, but not local Earned Income Tax. See the main US take-home pay calculator for all 50 states.
Method: published US 2025 federal tax year rates. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How our calculators work.
Official rate sources
These estimates use 2025 rates. Check the year before comparing them with a current payslip.