Pennsylvania Tax Brackets 2026
Pennsylvania uses a single flat income tax rate of 3.07% for 2026. It applies to your taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions, the same rate at every income level.
| Flat rate on taxable income (all filing statuses) | 3.07% |
Most PA municipalities/school districts levy a local Earned Income Tax (EIT) on wages, typically ~1% (Philadelphia city wage tax is far higher, ~3.75% resident for 2026); ~2,900 jurisdictions. Local EIT is separate from the 3.07% state PIT and not modeled here.
See what these rates leave of an actual salary: Pennsylvania paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the top income tax rate in Pennsylvania?
For 2026, the top income tax rate in Pennsylvania is a flat 3.07%. Graduated states apply that top rate only to income above the final threshold, not to your whole salary.
How do Pennsylvania taxes compare with other states?
The clearest comparison is take-home pay on the same salary across states. Use the take-home pages to see how Pennsylvania stacks up against a no-income-tax state and its neighbors.
Federal: IRS 2026 brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) · FICA: IRS Topic 751 · Wage base: SSA · Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue / PA Dept of Labor & Industry · PA UC employee withholding: PA Dept of Labor & Industry (Office of UC Tax Services). Rates current as of July 16, 2026. Annual-liability estimates, not payroll withholding — see methodology.