Pennsylvania income tax rates for 2026
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% rate. Pennsylvania does not start from federal adjusted gross income: it taxes classes of income as it defines them (for example, 401(k) deferrals are not excluded from wages).
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 3.07% | All taxable income | All taxable income |
Pennsylvania standard deduction and exemptions
Pennsylvania has no standard deduction or personal exemption in our 2026 data, so its rates apply from the first dollar of Pennsylvania taxable income, subject to the rules below.
How much Pennsylvania income tax will I pay?
Estimated 2026 tax for a single filer with wage income, the standard deduction and no dependents:
| Wages | Pennsylvania tax | State effective rate | Federal income tax | Total income tax | Combined rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,228 | 3.07% | $2,620 | $3,848 | 9.6% |
| $60,000 | $1,842 | 3.07% | $5,020 | $6,862 | 11.4% |
| $80,000 | $2,456 | 3.07% | $8,770 | $11,226 | 14% |
| $100,000 | $3,070 | 3.07% | $13,170 | $16,240 | 16.2% |
| $150,000 | $4,605 | 3.07% | $24,734 | $29,339 | 19.6% |
| $250,000 | $7,675 | 3.07% | $51,304 | $58,979 | 23.6% |
At $100,000, for example, Pennsylvania takes about $3,070 and the combined income tax bill is $16,240. Your marginal rate on the next dollar at that income is 25.07% (22% federal + 3.07% Pennsylvania). These estimates apply Pennsylvania’s brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits from our data, plus the phase-outs and other special rules described below; local taxes and rules the notes below mark as not modeled are left out.
How Pennsylvania compares with neighboring states
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays $2,303 in Pennsylvania income tax, the 19th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. The median across all of them is $2,588.
| State | State tax on $75,000 | Effective rate | Rates | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1,619 | 2.16% | Flat 2.75% | 12 of 51 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,303 | 3.07% | Flat 3.07% | 19 of 51 |
| West Virginia | $2,546 | 3.39% | 2.11%–4.58% | 25 of 51 |
| New Jersey | $2,596 | 3.46% | 1.4%–10.75% | 28 of 51 |
| Maryland | $3,197 | 4.26% | 2%–6.5% | 39 of 51 |
| New York | $3,453 | 4.6% | 3.9%–10.9% | 42 of 51 |
| Delaware | $3,609 | 4.81% | 0%–6.6% | 49 of 51 |
Compare Pennsylvania with Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and West Virginia.
Pennsylvania tax rules to know
Key points from our 2026 Pennsylvania data, compiled from the official sources listed at the end of this page:
- Flat 3.07% on eight separate classes of income (compensation, interest, dividends, business profits, property gains, rents/royalties, estate/trust income, gambling winnings). A loss in one class cannot offset income in another, and there is no standard deduction or personal exemption.
- Pennsylvania does not start from federal AGI: employee 401(k)/403(b) elective deferrals are NOT excluded from PA compensation, while qualifying retirement income (pensions, IRA/401(k) distributions after retirement, Social Security) is not taxed.
- Tax Forgiveness (Schedule SP) eliminates tax for low-income households: 100% forgiveness when eligibility income is at or below $6,500 (unmarried) or $13,000 (married), plus $9,500 per dependent child; forgiveness drops 10 percentage points for each additional $250 of eligibility income.
- No 2026 change to the personal income tax rate (3.07% since 2004).
Local income tax: Yes. Nearly every PA municipality/school district levies a local Earned Income Tax on wages and net profits, commonly 1% combined (0.5% municipal + 0.5% school district) and higher in some places (e.g., Pittsburgh residents 3%). Philadelphia levies its own Wage/Earnings Tax: 3.74% for residents and 3.43% for nonresidents on pay through June 30, 2026, and 3.735% / 3.425% from July 1, 2026 (the city has been trimming the rate each July 1). Most localities also collect a Local Services Tax of up to $52 per year.
More 2026 tax tools
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate for 2026?
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% rate for 2026. Because the rate applies to taxable income after deductions, the share of total income you pay is lower: about 3.07% for a single filer earning $75,000. At $100,000 of wages, a single filer would owe about $3,070 in Pennsylvania income tax.
How much is Pennsylvania income tax on $75,000?
A single filer with $75,000 in wages owes about $2,303 in Pennsylvania income tax for 2026, based on Pennsylvania taxable income of about $75,000. Federal income tax adds $7,670 and Social Security and Medicare $5,738, leaving about $59,290. A married couple earning $150,000 would owe about $4,605 in state tax.
What is the Pennsylvania standard deduction for 2026?
Pennsylvania does not offer a standard deduction in our 2026 data. For a single filer earning $75,000, Pennsylvania taxable income works out to about $75,000 in our estimate. See the rules section on this page for income limits that can reduce these amounts.
Does Pennsylvania have local income taxes?
Yes. Nearly every PA municipality/school district levies a local Earned Income Tax on wages and net profits, commonly 1% combined (0.5% municipal + 0.5% school district) and higher in some places (e.g., Pittsburgh residents 3%). This calculator does not add local taxes; see the rules section on this page for details.
How does Pennsylvania income tax compare with nearby states?
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer pays about $2,303 in Pennsylvania income tax, the 19th-lowest among the 50 states and DC. Among neighbors, Ohio would take $1,619 and Delaware $3,609. The national median is $2,588. Income tax is only one part of the picture; sales and property taxes also differ by state.
Is this Pennsylvania tax estimate exact?
It is an estimate. We apply Pennsylvania’s 2026 brackets, standard deduction, exemptions and credits to your income, starting from Pennsylvania’s own definition of taxable compensation. We do not model every Pennsylvania subtraction, credit or phase-out, or local income taxes, and federal figures leave out the AMT and the QBI deduction. Use it for planning and check your actual return or Pennsylvania’s tax agency for final numbers.