Pennsylvania charges 3.07% flat + local state income tax plus local taxes in some areas. Use the employer cost calculator pre-loaded with Pennsylvania rates.
Open Employer Cost Calculator →Employers in Pennsylvania must withhold and remit the flat 3.07% state income tax, plus handle their share of FICA, FUTA, and Pennsylvania's state unemployment insurance. Localities in Pennsylvania with income tax add another withholding and remittance obligation. The total cost to employ someone at a $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania is typically 10-15% above the gross salary, covering the employer's payroll tax share, SUI, workers' comp, and benefits. This calculator breaks down the full employer cost with Pennsylvania's specific tax rates.
Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 3.07 cents goes to Pennsylvania. However, certain localities in Pennsylvania impose their own income taxes, which effectively raise the combined state and local rate above 3.07%. Be sure to check whether your city or county adds a local income tax.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Pennsylvania, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% state tax plus estimated local taxes.
See how Pennsylvania compares to other Northeast states. Each link takes you to the employer cost calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Pennsylvania’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Pennsylvania take-home pay page.