What is Pennsylvania's state income tax rate?

Pennsylvania levies a flat personal income tax of 3.07% on taxable income. The rate is the same for every filer regardless of how much you earn — there are no graduated brackets.

Does Pennsylvania have a standard deduction or personal exemption?

No. Unlike federal tax and most states, Pennsylvania offers no standard deduction and no personal exemption. Tax is calculated on your full taxable compensation, which is why the flat rate applies to the entire amount.

What income is taxed in Pennsylvania?

PA taxes eight classes of income including compensation, interest, dividends, net profits, and capital gains. Notably, it does NOT tax Social Security, most pensions, or retirement-account distributions taken after retirement age.

Are there local income taxes in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Many municipalities and school districts levy a separate local Earned Income Tax (EIT), often around 1%, on top of the 3.07% state tax. This calculator covers only the state portion; check your local rate separately.

Does the calculator account for tax credits?

It shows the base 3.07% liability. Pennsylvania offers a Tax Forgiveness credit (Schedule SP) that can reduce or eliminate tax for lower-income households; this estimate does not apply that credit, so your actual liability may be lower.

Pennsylvania Income Tax Calculator

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The Pennsylvania Income Tax Calculator works out the state income tax you owe Pennsylvania on your taxable earnings. Pennsylvania is one of a handful of states with a flat tax: every filer pays the same 3.07% rate, with no brackets, no standard deduction, and no personal exemption. That makes PA tax unusually simple to estimate — but it also means low earners pay the same percentage as high earners.

How it works

Pennsylvania calculates personal income tax with a single multiplication:

PA state tax = taxable income x 0.0307

There is no graduated bracket table to climb and nothing to subtract first — your full PA taxable compensation is multiplied by 3.07%. For example, $60,000 x 0.0307 = $1,842. Because the rate is flat, your effective rate equals the statutory rate (3.07%) before any credits.

Pennsylvania taxes eight specific classes of income (compensation, interest, dividends, net profits, gains, rents/royalties, estate income, and gambling winnings). It does not tax Social Security benefits, most retirement pensions, or 401(k)/IRA distributions taken after retirement age — a major reason PA is popular with retirees.

Tips and notes

Add your local EIT. Most PA municipalities charge a local Earned Income Tax (commonly ~1%) on top of the state 3.07%. Philadelphia uses its own wage tax instead. This tool covers only the state portion.
Tax Forgiveness (Schedule SP). Lower-income households may qualify for a credit that reduces or zeroes out the state tax. If your income is modest, your real bill may be below the figure shown here.
No deductions to chase. Because PA has no standard deduction or itemized deductions like the federal return, there is little tax planning to do beyond using eligible credits.
All math runs entirely in your browser — none of your figures are uploaded or stored.