Pennsylvania charges 3.07% flat + local state income tax plus local taxes in some areas. Use the paycheck calculator pre-loaded with Pennsylvania rates.
Open Paycheck Calculator →Pennsylvania uses a flat 3.07% income tax, so the state withholding on each paycheck is predictable and easy to verify. Your employer withholds federal tax progressively, FICA at the standard 7.65%, and a flat 3.07% for Pennsylvania. Some localities in Pennsylvania add their own income tax, which further reduces your per-paycheck net. Enter your gross pay into the calculator to see exactly what lands in your bank account each pay period.
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 paycheck 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.