State Tax Guide · Pennsylvania · 2026
Pennsylvania Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Pennsylvania withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Pennsylvania have income tax?
Pennsylvania levies a flat state income-tax withholding rate on modeled taxable wages.
Pennsylvania tax rates
3.07% flat withholding rate for the modeled default path.
Official source: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/TaxTypes/PIT/Pages/default.aspx
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Pennsylvania withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,228 | $33,092 | $1,272.77 |
| $60,000 | $1,842 | $48,548 | $1,867.23 |
| $80,000 | $2,456 | $62,654 | $2,409.77 |
| $100,000 | $3,070 | $76,110 | $2,927.31 |
| $150,000 | $4,605 | $109,186 | $4,199.46 |
How to reduce Pennsylvania tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Pennsylvania guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Pennsylvania withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
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Calculate your Pennsylvania take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Pennsylvania have an income tax?
Pennsylvania levies a flat state income-tax withholding rate on modeled taxable wages.
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate for 2026?
Pennsylvania uses a sourced flat withholding rate of 3.07% for the modeled default path.
How much Pennsylvania tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Pennsylvania withholding on a $75,000 salary is $2,303 per year, or $88.56 per biweekly paycheck.
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