Pay Calculator Pa

Pennsylvania (PA) Salary & Take-Home Pay Calculator

Estimated Pay Summary

Gross Pay (per period):

Federal Income Tax:

PA State Tax (3.07%):

FICA (SS + Medicare):

Local EIT:

Net Take-Home Pay:

function calculatePAPay() { var gross = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossSalary').value); var frequency = parseFloat(document.getElementById('payFrequency').value); var filingStatus = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value; var localRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('localTaxRate').value) / 100; if (isNaN(gross) || gross 609350) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 609350) * 0.37 + 183647; } else if (taxableIncome > 243725) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 243725) * 0.35 + 55678.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 191950) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 191950) * 0.32 + 39110.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 100525) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 100525) * 0.24 + 17168.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 47150) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 47150) * 0.22 + 5433.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 11600) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 11600) * 0.12 + 1160; } else { fedTax += taxableIncome * 0.10; } } else { if (taxableIncome > 731200) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 731200) * 0.37 + 186211; } else if (taxableIncome > 487450) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 487450) * 0.35 + 100908.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 383900) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 383900) * 0.32 + 67772.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 201050) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 201050) * 0.24 + 34328.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 94300) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 94300) * 0.22 + 10853.5; } else if (taxableIncome > 23200) { fedTax += (taxableIncome – 23200) * 0.12 + 2320; } else { fedTax += taxableIncome * 0.10; } } var annualNet = gross – fedTax – annualPATax – annualFICA – annualLocalTax; // Period Calculations var pGross = gross / frequency; var pFed = fedTax / frequency; var pPA = annualPATax / frequency; var pFICA = annualFICA / frequency; var pLocal = annualLocalTax / frequency; var pNet = annualNet / frequency; // Display results document.getElementById('periodGross').innerText = '$' + pGross.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('fedTax').innerText = '-$' + pFed.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('paTax').innerText = '-$' + pPA.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('ficaTax').innerText = '-$' + pFICA.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('localTax').innerText = '-$' + pLocal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('netPay').innerText = '$' + pNet.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2}); document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block'; }

Understanding Pennsylvania Payroll Taxes

Calculating your take-home pay in Pennsylvania (PA) is unique compared to many other states because PA utilizes a flat income tax system. Whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000, the state tax rate remains the same.

1. PA State Income Tax

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania imposes a flat income tax rate of 3.07%. This is one of the lowest flat tax rates in the country. Unlike federal taxes, there is no standard deduction or personal exemption for the PA state tax calculation; it applies to every dollar of earned compensation.

2. Local Earned Income Tax (EIT)

In addition to state taxes, most residents in PA must pay a Local Earned Income Tax. This rate varies significantly depending on the municipality and school district where you live. While many areas charge 1%, some cities like Philadelphia have significantly higher wage taxes (often exceeding 3.7% for residents).

3. Federal Taxes & FICA

Your paycheck will also be subject to Federal Income Tax, which uses progressive brackets (10% to 37%), and FICA taxes. FICA consists of Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Note that Social Security taxes only apply to the first $168,600 of your earnings (as of 2024).

Example Calculation:

If you earn $60,000 annually and live in a municipality with a 1% local tax:

• Gross Monthly Pay: $5,000
• PA State Tax (3.07%): $153.50
• Local Tax (1%): $50.00
• FICA (7.65%): $382.50
• Federal Tax (Est. Single): Approx. $435.00
• Estimated Monthly Take-Home: $3,979.00

Note: This calculator provides an estimate based on standard 2024 tax tables. Actual take-home pay may vary based on specific employer benefits, 401k contributions, health insurance premiums, and specific local tax jurisdictions (Act 32).