2026 federal, state and local taxes
Estimate your 2026 Pennsylvania income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $2,303 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (Pennsylvania) | -$2,812 | -$234 | -$108 |
| Take-Home Pay | $69,999 | $5,833 | $2,692 |
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | Pennsylvania State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,535 | $9,180 | 18.4% | $40,820 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,303 | $15,710 | 20.9% | $59,290 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,070 | $23,890 | 23.9% | $76,110 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $3,838 | $32,134 | 25.7% | $92,866 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $4,605 | $40,814 | 27.2% | $109,186 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $6,140 | $57,213 | 28.6% | $142,787 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $9,210 | $94,033 | 31.3% | $205,967 |
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.07% | $0 and up | $0 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after Pennsylvania's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | Graduated | 6.50% | $5,252 | $10,557 |
| Delaware | Graduated | 6.60% | $3,609 | $8,235 |
| New York | Graduated | 10.90% | $3,453 | $6,901 |
| West Virginia | Graduated | 4.82% | $2,680 | $6,199 |
| New Jersey | Graduated | 10.75% | $2,596 | $5,402 |
| Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% | $2,303 | $4,605 |
| Ohio | Flat | 2.75% | $1,287 | $3,304 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% income tax.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $2,303 in Pennsylvania tax, 3.1% of pay. That is 34th of 51, near the middle, and $294 less than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $4,605.
Almost every municipality charges an earned income tax, typically around 1%, and Philadelphia’s wage tax is higher.
In Pennsylvania, about $76,110, or $6,343 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $3,070 of Pennsylvania tax.
Pennsylvania uses one rate, 3.07%, for every taxable dollar, so your top rate and your starting rate are the same.
Pennsylvania does not tax Social Security, and it leaves pensions and 401(k) or IRA withdrawals untaxed as well.
On a $75,000 salary, Ohio takes less than Pennsylvania, while Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York and West Virginia take more. The table on this page has the amounts.