Pennsylvania Income Tax Brackets 2026
Rates verified October 15, 2026
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% for 2026.
Pennsylvania brackets for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3.07% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3.07% |
Married filing separately
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3.07% |
Head of household
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| All taxable income | 3.07% |
- Pennsylvania has no standard deduction or personal exemption: 3.07% applies to compensation.
- 401(k) and 403(b) deferrals are taxed by Pennsylvania even though they are excluded federally.
- Pennsylvania local earned income taxes (and Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included yet.
Pennsylvania income tax on common incomes
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction, 2026 rates. Federal tax is extra.
| Income | Pennsylvania tax | Average rate | Rate on the last dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $921 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $50,000 | $1,535 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $75,000 | $2,303 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $100,000 | $3,070 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $150,000 | $4,605 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $200,000 | $6,140 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
| $300,000 | $9,210 | 3.1% | 3.07% |
Federal brackets
Federal income tax applies on top of Pennsylvania's. US federal brackets for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Pennsylvania income tax brackets for 2026?
Pennsylvania taxes wages at a flat 3.07% for 2026.
How much state income tax is owed on $75,000?
About $2,303 for a single filer with no other deductions: an average rate of 3.1%, with the last dollar taxed at 3.07%.
Does moving into a higher bracket mean all my income is taxed more?
No. Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket, so a raise that crosses into a higher bracket is taxed at the higher rate only above the threshold.
Take-home pay in Pennsylvania
Sources
- PA Department of Revenue: personal income tax "levied at the rate of 3.07 percent" (rate; checked October 15, 2026)
- PA Personal Income Tax Guide, Gross Compensation: employee 401(k) contributions are PA-taxable; section 125 health benefits are excluded (401(k) treatment, section 125 treatment; checked October 15, 2026)
- PA Department of Labor & Industry: employee UC contribution rate 0.07 percent for 2026, on total gross wages (employee UC contribution; checked October 15, 2026)
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.