Free Pennsylvania hourly paycheck calculator for 2026. Calculate take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, 3.07% flat PA state income tax, and 0.07% PA employee unemployment tax.
Enter your hourly wage. The Pennsylvania minimum wage for 2026 is $7.25.
Enter your regular hours per week and any overtime hours. Overtime is paid at 1.5× your hourly rate.
Choose how often you are paid (weekly, every two weeks, twice a month, or monthly) and your federal filing status from your W-4.
Review your instant Pennsylvania and federal withholding breakdown below.
Your take-home pay per paycheck, per month, and per year updates automatically in real time.
Gross pay is your hourly rate × regular hours, plus overtime hours × rate × 1.5, converted to your pay period. Federal income tax is estimated with the IRS 2026 percentage method for a W-4 with no extra adjustments: annual wages minus the standard deduction, taxed at the 2026 brackets. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% above $200,000). Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% state personal income tax on gross taxable wages with no standard deduction and no personal exemptions. In addition, Pennsylvania employers withhold 0.07% ($0.70 per $1,000 of gross wages) for the employee share of Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (PA UC). Note: most Pennsylvania municipalities also withhold a local Earned Income Tax (EIT) — typically 1% to 3.75% (Philadelphia wage tax is ~3.75% for residents).
$7.25 an hour for 40 hours a week, paid every two weeks, filing single. Gross pay is $580.00 per paycheck ($15,080.00 a year). Withheld per paycheck: Federal income tax $0.00, Social Security (6.2%) $35.96, Medicare (1.45%) $8.41, Pennsylvania income tax (3.07%) $17.81, PA Unemployment Employee Tax (0.07%) $0.41. Take-home pay: $517.42 per paycheck, or $13,452.86 a year — about $6.47 per hour worked.
$25.00 an hour for 40 hours a week, paid every two weeks, filing single. Gross pay is $2,000.00 per paycheck ($52,000.00 a year). Withheld per paycheck: Federal income tax $156.15, Social Security (6.2%) $124.00, Medicare (1.45%) $29.00, Pennsylvania income tax (3.07%) $61.40, PA Unemployment Employee Tax (0.07%) $1.40. Take-home pay: $1,628.05 per paycheck, or $42,329.20 a year — about $20.35 per hour worked.
$32.00 an hour for 40 regular hours plus 5 overtime hours a week, paid weekly, filing married. Gross pay is $1,520.00 per paycheck ($79,040.00 a year). Withheld per paycheck: Federal income tax $98.55, Social Security (6.2%) $94.24, Medicare (1.45%) $22.04, Pennsylvania income tax (3.07%) $46.66, PA Unemployment Employee Tax (0.07%) $1.06. Take-home pay: $1,257.44 per paycheck, or $65,386.78 a year — about $27.94 per hour worked.
Find answers to the most common questions about pennsylvania hourly paycheck calculator.
Pennsylvania levies a flat 3.07% state personal income tax on gross taxable wages with no standard deduction and no personal exemptions. In addition, Pennsylvania employers withhold 0.07% ($0.70 per $1,000 of gross wages) for the employee share of Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation (PA UC). Note: most Pennsylvania municipalities also withhold a local Earned Income Tax (EIT) — typically 1% to 3.75% (Philadelphia wage tax is ~3.75% for residents). On top of state deductions, every worker pays federal income tax (based on your W-4), Social Security at 6.2%, and Medicare at 1.45%. For a single worker earning $25 an hour full time, total deductions come to about 19% of gross pay.
Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour ($2.83 per hour cash wage for tipped employees if tips bring total earnings to at least $7.25).
Pennsylvania requires 1.5× overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek under the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act and federal FLSA. There is no daily overtime rule. Enter your weekly overtime hours in the calculator to include them. Under the federal "no tax on overtime" rule for 2025–2028, you may be able to deduct up to $12,500 of the extra half of your overtime pay ($25,000 if married filing jointly) on your federal return. That deduction is claimed when you file, so it does not lower the withholding shown here unless you adjust your W-4.
Unlike federal taxes or most other states, Pennsylvania has no standard deduction or personal exemption on paycheck withholding. Every dollar of non-exempt wage income is taxed at the flat 3.07% rate (plus 0.07% for employee unemployment insurance). Low-income workers may qualify for Pennsylvania Tax Forgiveness (Schedule SP) when filing their annual PA-40 return.
The main calculation includes the statewide 3.07% PA income tax and 0.07% PA UC employee tax. Because local EIT varies by township and school district (commonly 1.0% in most suburbs, ~3.75% in Philadelphia, and 3.0% in Pittsburgh), you can use our national Hourly Paycheck Calculator "Other Deductions" field to add your exact local EIT amount.
It uses the official 2026 withholding formulas, so for a standard W-4 with no other deductions it should be within a few dollars of your actual paycheck. Your real check will be lower if you have pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums (those also reduce your income tax), or extra withholding on your W-4. Sources: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32, Social Security Administration 2026 wage base, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, REV-415 Employer Withholding Information Guide (3.07% rate); Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry, Employee UC Withholding Rate (0.07%).
Calculations and computational models on QuickBizCalc are verified against published regulatory standards and statutory tax tables:
Publication 15-T (Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods) & Publication 15 (Employer's Tax Guide).
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA 29 U.S.C. § 207) regulations on overtime hours, recordkeeping, and minimum wage.
OASDI taxable maximum wage base limits and statutory FICA tax rates (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare).
Formulas and worked examples are checked against the sources above before publishing. For advice on your own situation, consult a licensed tax professional or accountant.
Pennsylvania has no state income tax and no employee-paid state payroll taxes, so only federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare come out of your paycheck.
Net Take-Home Pay per Paycheck
$1,628.05
$42,329.20/year · $3,527.43/month · $20.35/hr net after taxes
Gross Pay
$2,000.00
Total Taxes
$371.95
Effective Tax Rate
18.6%
| Line Item | Per Paycheck | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 | $52,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 | −$4,060.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$124.00 | −$3,224.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$29.00 | −$754.00 |
| Pennsylvania income tax (3.07%) | −$61.40 | −$1,596.40 |
| PA Unemployment Employee Tax (0.07%) | −$1.40 | −$36.40 |
| Take-home pay | $1,628.05 | $42,329.20 |
| Period | Gross Pay | Taxes | Net Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $25.00 | −$4.65 | $20.35 |
| Daily (8 hrs) | $200.00 | −$37.20 | $162.80 |
| Weekly (52/yr) | $1,000.00 | −$185.98 | $814.02 |
| Bi-Weekly (26/yr) | $2,000.00 | −$371.95 | $1,628.05 |
| Semi-Monthly (24/yr) | $2,166.67 | −$402.95 | $1,763.72 |
| Monthly (12/yr) | $4,333.33 | −$805.90 | $3,527.43 |
| Annual (1/yr) | $52,000.00 | −$9,670.80 | $42,329.20 |
Estimate based on 2026 IRS and Pennsylvania withholding formulas for a standard W-4 with no pre-tax deductions. 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, or extra W-4 withholding will change your actual paycheck.
