Calculate your take-home pay in Erie, Pennsylvania including the 1.68% local income tax on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate.
| Salary | City Tax | Take-Home (with city tax) | Take-Home (without) | City Tax Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $840 | $39,980 | $40,820 | $70 |
| $75,000 | $1,260 | $57,975 | $59,235 | $105 |
| $100,000 | $1,680 | $74,375 | $76,055 | $140 |
| $125,000 | $2,100 | $90,726 | $92,826 | $175 |
| $150,000 | $2,520 | $106,626 | $109,146 | $210 |
| $200,000 | $3,360 | $139,387 | $142,747 | $280 |
Erie levies a 1.68% local income tax on both residents and non-residents earning income in the city. This is in addition to Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 4.75%.
Moderate EIT rate for Pennsylvania.
The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.
The 1.68% local tax is applied on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Erie's local tax costs approximately $1,680/year — that's $140/month or $65 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Erie. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Erie.
Erie charges a 1.68% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,680/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Erie taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 1.68%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate, Erie's 1.68% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 25.6%.
Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.