Calculate your take-home pay in Scranton, Pennsylvania including the 3.4% 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 | $1,700 | $39,120 | $40,820 | $142 |
| $75,000 | $2,550 | $56,685 | $59,235 | $213 |
| $100,000 | $3,400 | $72,655 | $76,055 | $283 |
| $125,000 | $4,250 | $88,576 | $92,826 | $354 |
| $150,000 | $5,100 | $104,046 | $109,146 | $425 |
| $200,000 | $6,800 | $135,947 | $142,747 | $567 |
Scranton levies a 3.4% 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 6.47%.
Applies to residents and non-residents earning income in Scranton.
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 3.4% local tax is applied on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Scranton's local tax costs approximately $3,400/year — that's $283/month or $131 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Scranton. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Scranton.
Scranton charges a 3.4% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $3,400/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Scranton taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 3.4%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate, Scranton's 3.4% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 27.3%.
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.