Pennsylvania income tax in 2026
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% of taxable income. Wages are taxed at a flat 3.07% with no standard deduction or personal exemptions, and 401(k), 403(b) and 457 contributions are taxed too. Tax Forgiveness cancels the tax when income is up to $6,500 single or $13,000 married plus $9,500 per dependent child, with partial forgiveness for the next $2,250.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 3.07% |
Local taxes: Almost every municipality and school district levies an earned income tax on residents (commonly about 1%; Philadelphia's resident wage tax is 3.735% from July 1, 2026). Not included above.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,548 a year ($4,046 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,842 Pennsylvania tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $101,496 a year ($8,458 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $3,684 Pennsylvania tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Pennsylvania's income tax rate in 2026?
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% of taxable income in 2026. Wages are taxed at a flat 3.07% with no standard deduction or personal exemptions, and 401(k), 403(b) and 457 contributions are taxed too. Tax Forgiveness cancels the tax when income is up to $6,500 single or $13,000 married plus $9,500 per dependent child, with partial forgiveness for the next $2,250.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Pennsylvania?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,548 a year ($4,046 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,842 Pennsylvania income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?
Yes: Almost every municipality and school district levies an earned income tax on residents (commonly about 1%; Philadelphia's resident wage tax is 3.735% from July 1, 2026). They aren't included in this calculator.
Pennsylvania rules checked on 2026-10-01: pa.gov, pa.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.