Pennsylvania Income Tax 2026
Pennsylvania taxes income at a flat 3.07% rate.
Calculate my Pennsylvania take-home payTake-home pay in Pennsylvania by salary
| Salary | Federal | PA | FICA | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,535 | $3,825 | $40,820 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,303 | $5,738 | $59,290 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,070 | $7,650 | $76,110 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $4,605 | $11,475 | $109,186 |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $7,675 | $15,514 | $175,507 |
Single filer, standard deduction, wages only, no other deductions. At $100,000 you keep 76.1% after all taxes, and Pennsylvania takes 3.07%.
How Pennsylvania compares
- On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home $76,110 after federal tax, state tax and FICA — 15th of 51 states and DC. The median state leaves $75,488.
- State income tax takes $3,070 (3.07% of gross) at that salary.
- The state marginal rate is 3.07% at $50,000, 3.07% at $100,000 and 3.07% at $250,000.
- A $10,000 401(k) contribution at $100,000 lowers your combined income tax by about $2,200 — all of it federal, because Pennsylvania gives no state tax break for this contribution.
- A married couple filing jointly with $200,000 of wages keeps about $153,181.
Pennsylvania tax brackets
Single filers
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 3.07% |
Pennsylvania income tax: common questions
Does Pennsylvania tax wages?
Yes. Pennsylvania taxes income at a flat 3.07% rate.
How much state income tax will I pay on $100,000 in Pennsylvania?
About $3,070 for a single filer using the standard deduction and no other deductions. Your own figure depends on your filing status, deductions and credits — use the calculator for a personal estimate.
Does Pennsylvania have a standard deduction or personal exemption?
The rate table we use lists no standard deduction, personal exemption or personal credit for Pennsylvania.
Where do these Pennsylvania numbers come from?
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR, updated where a state changed its law later and checked against the state's own revenue department where we could reach it. The section above lists exactly what each estimate leaves out.
What these Pennsylvania figures leave out
- Local (county/city) income taxes are not included — on average about 0.99% of income in Pennsylvania.
- Assumes no dependents, no itemized deductions and no state tax credits beyond those described.
- Head-of-household filers use the single-filer schedule and deduction, except where a state's own head-of-household amount is built in.
- State payroll taxes such as disability or family-leave insurance are not included.
- Reflects state law as we last reviewed it (September 2026). Legislatures sometimes change rates mid-year, so confirm the current figures with your state's revenue department before relying on them.
Checked against official sources (September 2026): 3.07% flat rate for 2026 — Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Official source.
Rates and deductions come from Tax Foundation, 2026 State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets (Feb 2026 snapshot), updated for 2026 legislation in GA, SC, WV, UT and AR (source). See our methodology for how every figure is calculated.
Estimate only. This is an approximation, not a tax return or professional advice, and may not reflect every credit, exemption, or recent law change. Verify with your tax authority or a qualified professional before relying on it. Read the full disclaimer or see how it's calculated.