Pennsylvania charges 3.07% flat + local state income tax plus local taxes in some areas. Use the quarterly tax estimator pre-loaded with Pennsylvania rates.
Open Quarterly Tax Estimator →Quarterly estimated payments in Pennsylvania must cover both your federal and state obligations. Pennsylvania applies a flat 3.07% rate, and most states require their own quarterly payment schedule that may differ from the IRS dates. If your Pennsylvania locality imposes income tax, you may need a third set of quarterly payments. This estimator pre-loads Pennsylvania's tax rates so you can calculate both federal and state quarterly amounts in one place, avoiding underpayment penalties at both levels.
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 quarterly tax estimator 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.