Georgia charges 5.19% flat state income tax. Use the bonus tax calculator pre-loaded with Georgia rates.
Open Bonus Tax Calculator →When you receive a bonus in Georgia, your employer typically withholds at the federal supplemental rate of 22%, plus Georgia's flat 5.19%, and FICA at 7.65%. The combined withholding can make bonuses feel heavily taxed, though your actual liability may differ from withholding at year-end. This calculator shows both the withholding and the true tax on your bonus in Georgia.
Georgia levies a flat 5.19% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 5.19 cents goes to Georgia. Georgia does not impose local income taxes, so the 5.19% flat rate is the only state-level income tax you owe.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Georgia, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Georgia's flat 5.19% state tax.
See how Georgia compares to other South states. Each link takes you to the bonus tax calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Georgia’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Georgia take-home pay page.