Georgia Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Georgia payroll taxes

Typical Georgia paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Georgia state income tax. Georgia cities and counties generally do not levy employee local income taxes (some jurisdictions charge employer business/occupational license taxes that are not withheld from employee wages). Employers fund Georgia unemployment insurance (SUTA) and FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and certain insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Employee (federal): Income tax (W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare (high earners).
• Employee (state): Georgia income tax withholding (per G-4 elections).
• Local (employee): None on wages; verify employer license/occupational taxes separately.
• Employer: Georgia SUTA; FUTA; workers’ compensation as required.
• Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA.

How Your Georgia Paycheck Works

Your net pay equals gross hourly wages (regular, overtime, differentials, tips, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal income tax, and Georgia state withholding. Because Georgia has no local wage tax, there’s no city/county withholding line. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and take-home.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, state, deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental wages: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal methods for bonuses/commissions.

Georgia Income unemployment tax rate — 10 Years (Employer SUTA)

Replace placeholders with official Georgia Department of Labor figures (taxable wage base, experience-rated range, and new-employer rate) before publishing.

Georgia salary threshold

Georgia follows the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) for white-collar exemptions. Exempt status requires meeting the duties tests and the federal salary-basis threshold; job titles alone don’t confer exemption. Confirm Georgia minimum wage, tip-credit rules, and industry-specific requirements when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income: Georgia — 10 Years

Insert the latest U.S. Census/ACS one-year (or five-year) estimates before publishing.

Georgia Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is federal and applies in Georgia: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. After exceeding the federal threshold, Additional Medicare is withheld from employees (no employer match). Eligible pretax benefits (e.g., Section 125 health premiums) can reduce FICA-taxable wages depending on plan rules.

Number of cities that have local income taxes

50-word description: Some U.S. municipalities levy wage or income taxes in addition to state and federal withholding. Rates, wage bases, and residency/worksite rules vary widely. Georgia does not require employee local income tax withholding (e.g., Atlanta has no employee wage tax). Always verify multistate employees’ local rules before estimating take-home pay.

Illustrative Georgia local wage/income tax table (verify current rules before use)

Georgia Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Most non-exempt workers earn 1.5× regular rate after 40 hours/week (FLSA standard; exemptions apply).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay on a regular schedule (often biweekly or semimonthly) and provide itemized wage statements.
• Records: Accurate timekeeping and payroll record retention are required.

Additional Georgia forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding elections).
• Georgia Form G-4 (Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate) for state elections.
• Form I-9 employment eligibility verification; new-hire reporting.
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance).
• Georgia unemployment (employer) account registration; required workplace posters.

FAQs about the Georgia Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Georgia Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, and pretax/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal, and Georgia state withholding to estimate take-home with a clear line-by-line breakdown.

Does Georgia deduct local income taxes from paychecks?

No. Georgia has no city or county wage tax for employees. Your check includes federal taxes, FICA, Georgia state withholding, and any deductions you elect.

Which form controls my Georgia state withholding?

Georgia Form G-4 controls your state withholding elections. Complete it with your IRS W-4. Update after life changes and mirror settings in the calculator for accuracy.

How should I enter overtime, shift differentials, tips, and bonuses?

Add overtime using the correct multiplier (typically 1.5× after 40 hours). Enter differentials, tips, and supplemental wages separately so the calculator recomputes withholding accurately.

Why did my Georgia paycheck change this period?

Common reasons: variable hours/tips, overtime, bonuses (supplemental withholding method), updated W-4/G-4 elections, benefits changes, or federal/state tax-table updates. Compare current vs. prior pay stubs for differences.

Can pretax benefits increase my take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and certain insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages, lowering income tax and, when eligible, FICA.

How are tips treated in Georgia paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are taxable for federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Georgia state income tax. Include tips to ensure correct withholding and minimum-wage compliance when a tip credit is used.

How do multiple jobs affect my withholding?

Use the IRS multiple-jobs guidance on your W-4, adjust G-4 if needed, and model each job separately to avoid under-withholding across employers.

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

After wages exceed the federal threshold, employers must withhold Additional Medicare on the excess. There’s no employer match; it appears alongside regular Medicare on your pay stub.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

They’re supplemental wages. Employers may use a flat federal supplemental rate or aggregate with regular wages; Georgia state withholding applies either way. Enter amounts separately to compare methods.

Can the calculator project annual take-home from my hourly rate?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, add expected overtime/tips/bonuses, then run the estimate with your pay frequency and deductions to see an approximate annual net total.

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