Pay & tax
Pennsylvania paycheck calculator
Enter your salary and filing status, plus any bonus, overtime or 401(k), to see your Pennsylvania take-home pay per day, week, month and year.
How it works
Pennsylvania charges a flat state income tax rate of 3.07% on taxable income, one of the lowest state rates in the country, 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.