Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Pennsylvania has a flat income tax of 3.07% from the first dollar of taxable income. Paychecks there also carry PA UC (employee) (0.07%). $20 an hour for 40 hours a week takes home about $1,319.21 every two weeks (single filer).

Deductions from your paycheck

Health, dental and vision premiums under a cafeteria plan come out before income tax, Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) comes out before income tax only. Roth 401(k), union dues and garnishments go in after-tax.

Take-home pay

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Paycheck breakdown
PaycheckYear
Gross pay
401(k)
Health insurance
Other pre-tax
Federal income tax
Social Security (6.2%)
Medicare (1.45% + 0.9%)
After-tax deductions
Take-home pay

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Figures are estimates for tax year 2026, rules checked October 12, 2026. They leave out local income taxes, tax credits and W-4 adjustments, so your paycheck can differ. Not tax or legal advice.

Hourly pay after taxes in Pennsylvania

40 hours a week, single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026.

Hourly rate Yearly pay State tax a year Paycheck Take-home a month
$15 an hour $31,200 $957.84 $1,010.37 $2,189
$18 an hour $37,440 $1,149 $1,195.67 $2,591
$20 an hour $41,600 $1,277 $1,319.21 $2,858
$22 an hour $45,760 $1,405 $1,442.75 $3,126
$25 an hour $52,000 $1,596 $1,628.05 $3,527
$30 an hour $62,400 $1,916 $1,936.89 $4,197
$35 an hour $72,800 $2,235 $2,221.50 $4,813

Salaries after taxes in Pennsylvania

Salary Federal tax State tax Take-home a year Total tax rate
$35,000 $2,020 $1,075 $29,204 16.6%
$45,000 $3,220 $1,382 $36,925 17.9%
$55,000 $4,420 $1,689 $44,646 18.8%
$65,000 $5,620 $1,996 $52,367 19.4%
$80,000 $8,770 $2,456 $62,598 21.8%
$100,000 $13,170 $3,070 $76,040 24%

Pennsylvania paycheck rules for 2026

  • Pennsylvania has a flat income tax of 3.07% from the first dollar of taxable income. Paychecks there also carry PA UC (employee) (0.07%).
  • Pennsylvania taxes 401(k) contributions, and most municipalities add a local earned income tax (about 1%, more in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) that is not included.
  • Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) apply in every state.
  • Minimum wage: $7.25 an hour. Pennsylvania minimum wage →

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pennsylvania have a state income tax?
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax of 3.07% from the first dollar of taxable income. Paychecks there also carry PA UC (employee) (0.07%).
What is $20 an hour after taxes in Pennsylvania?
About $1,319.21 every two weeks, or $34,299 a year from $41,600 of pay, for a single filer working 40 hours a week, after $1,277 of Pennsylvania income tax.
What is a $50,000 salary after taxes in Pennsylvania?
$40,785 a year, or $1,568.66 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is $1,570 a year less than in a state with no income tax.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 weekly paycheck in Pennsylvania?
About $185.98, leaving $814.02: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $30.70 state income tax, plus $0.70 of state payroll deductions (single filer).
Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania taxes 401(k) contributions, and most municipalities add a local earned income tax (about 1%, more in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh) that is not included.
Does Pennsylvania take anything else out of paychecks?
Pennsylvania paychecks also carry PA UC (employee) (0.07% of wages). The calculator includes them.
What is the minimum wage in Pennsylvania?
The minimum wage that applies in Pennsylvania is $7.25 an hour, the federal minimum. Full time, that is $15,080 a year before tax.

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