What is Georgia's state income tax rate in 2024?

Georgia switched to a flat income tax of 5.39% for tax year 2024, down from the old graduated brackets that topped at 5.75%. The rate is scheduled to keep dropping by 0.10% per year toward a 4.99% target if revenue conditions are met.

What is Georgia's standard deduction?

For 2024 Georgia's standard deduction is $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married filing jointly. Georgia eliminated the old personal exemption for filers but retained a $4,000 dependent exemption per qualifying dependent.

Does Georgia have local income taxes?

No. Unlike some states, Georgia cities and counties do not levy a separate local income tax on wages. Your only income-based paycheck deductions are federal income tax, Georgia state tax, and FICA.

How is FICA calculated on my Georgia paycheck?

FICA is 6.2% Social Security up to the annual wage base plus 1.45% Medicare on all wages, totaling 7.65%, with an extra 0.9% Medicare on wages above $200,000. It is the same nationwide and is deducted in addition to state tax.

Why might my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?

This tool uses standard deductions and assumes no pre-tax 401(k), HSA, or insurance contributions. Those lower taxable income, and W-4 allowances or extra withholding can change your federal tax, so your real check may vary modestly.

Georgia Paycheck Calculator

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Georgia switched to a flat state income tax in 2024, which makes take-home pay easier to estimate. This calculator applies Georgia’s 5.39% flat rate, the state standard deduction, federal withholding, and FICA to turn your gross salary into real net pay.

How it works

Georgia taxes income at a single flat rate of 5.39% for 2024, applied to income after the Georgia standard deduction and any dependent exemptions:

GA taxable = gross − GA standard deduction − (dependents × $4,000)
GA tax     = GA taxable × 5.39%

The standard deduction is 12,000 dollars (single) or 24,000 dollars (married filing jointly). On top of Georgia tax, the tool removes federal income tax (2024 brackets, federal standard deduction) and FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare). Georgia has no local wage income tax.

Example

A single filer earning 60,000 dollars subtracts Georgia’s 12,000 standard deduction, leaving 48,000 taxable, for a Georgia tax of about 2,587 dollars. After federal tax and 7.65% FICA, take-home is roughly 47,000 dollars a year, or about 1,800 dollars on a bi-weekly check.

Notes

This is an estimate using 2024 figures and standard deductions. It does not model pre-tax retirement or health contributions, W-4 adjustments, or year-specific credits, all of which can shift your actual withholding. Georgia’s flat rate is scheduled to decline in future years; confirm the current rate with the Georgia Department of Revenue.