Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator
Pennsylvania taxes compensation at a flat 3.07%, with no standard deduction or personal exemption; local earned income taxes come on top.
Pennsylvania charges a flat 3.07% on taxable compensation for every filing status, with no standard deduction and no personal exemption. Pennsylvania doesn't start from federal income: your 401(k) contributions are still taxed, while health premiums paid through a Section 125 cafeteria plan aren't. Local earned income taxes, including Philadelphia's wage tax, and the Local Services Tax come on top of the state rate; this calculator doesn't include them.
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Pennsylvania Paycheck FAQ
Common questions about paychecks and taxes in Pennsylvania
What is the Pennsylvania state income tax rate?
A flat 3.07% for every filing status, with no standard deduction and no personal exemption. The Department of Revenue's 2026 estimated-tax instructions apply the same 3.07% to 2026 income.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania counts your contributions to an employer retirement plan such as a 401(k) as taxable compensation, even though they lower your federal taxable wages. Health insurance premiums paid through a Section 125 cafeteria plan are not taxed. The calculator taxes gross wages, which matches the 401(k) rule but not the cafeteria-plan exclusion.
Does Pennsylvania have local income taxes?
Yes. Pennsylvania has local earned income taxes, Philadelphia's wage tax and the Local Services Tax, all on top of the 3.07% state rate. Rates depend on where you live and work, and this calculator doesn't include them.
How much Pennsylvania tax is withheld from a bonus?
Pennsylvania has no separate bonus rate. Your employer adds the bonus to your pay for the period and withholds the flat 3.07% on the total, which comes to 3.07% of the bonus.
What does this calculator leave out for Pennsylvania?
The exclusion for health premiums paid through a cafeteria plan, the deductions for unreimbursed business expenses and for HSA, MSA and 529 contributions, Tax Forgiveness for lower-income families, and local taxes.