Pennsylvania Salary & Tax Calculator
See what you actually take home in Pennsylvania. This calculator is pre-filled with Pennsylvania's 3.07% flat state income tax rate so you can get a fast, realistic estimate.
Pennsylvania stands out for having one of the simplest, and lowest, state income tax structures in the country: a flat 3.07% rate applies to nearly all income, with no brackets to climb regardless of how much a person earns. That puts it well below neighboring New York and New Jersey, whose progressive systems push top rates past 8% for high earners, and below Maryland's top bracket as well — only Ohio's relatively modest structure lands anywhere close in the region. The catch is local tax. Pennsylvania hands most of the complexity down to municipalities and school districts, nearly all of which levy their own Earned Income Tax, typically ranging from roughly 1% to 3.9% depending on where you live and work. Philadelphia is the standout example, applying its own wage tax to both residents and non-residents who work in the city, on top of the flat state rate. So while the "sticker" state rate looks low, the true local burden varies enormously by zip code. Below, the tax rate field is pre-set to 3.07% as the state-only baseline — add your local Earned Income Tax rate to get a more accurate combined estimate.
*Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. Actual Pennsylvania and federal taxes depend on filing status, local Earned Income Tax rates, and credits — consult a tax professional for precise figures.
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How Pennsylvania's low flat state rate and variable local Earned Income Tax shape your actual take-home pay.
How it Works
Strips estimated federal and Pennsylvania state tax, plus common pre-tax deductions, from your gross pay to reveal your actual Pennsylvania take-home pay.
The Formula
Net Pay = Gross Pay − (Federal Tax + Pennsylvania Flat Tax 3.07% + Local Earned Income Tax + Pre-tax Deductions).
Pro Tip
Look up your specific municipality's Earned Income Tax rate before finalizing a budget — it can vary by several percentage points between neighboring towns, and Philadelphia's wage tax applies even to non-residents who commute in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax? +
Yes, but it's unusually simple: Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% tax on nearly all income, with no brackets. Every filer pays the same rate regardless of how much they earn, which is one of the lowest flat rates in the nation.
How does Pennsylvania's income tax compare to neighboring states? +
Pennsylvania's 3.07% flat rate is far below New York and New Jersey, both of which have progressive systems reaching well above 8% for higher earners, and also below Maryland's top rate. Only Ohio, with its own relatively modest brackets, comes close in the region.
Do Pennsylvania cities add a local income tax? +
Yes, and this is the real complexity in Pennsylvania paychecks. Nearly every municipality and school district levies a local Earned Income Tax, typically 1%–3.9%, with Philadelphia's wage tax running notably higher for residents and non-residents alike.
What deductions typically lower a Pennsylvania paycheck? +
Common pre-tax deductions include 401(k) or 403(b) contributions, health and dental insurance premiums, and HSA or FSA contributions for federal purposes. Note that Pennsylvania's flat state tax does not recognize most federal pre-tax deductions the same way, so state taxable wages can differ from federal taxable wages.
Is this Pennsylvania salary calculator exact? +
No, it's an estimate. It applies one blended effective tax rate and does not separately model Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% rate plus the local Earned Income Tax that varies by municipality. Use it for planning, not for filing your return.