Georgia Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Georgia Payroll Taxes

Typical Georgia paychecks include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Georgia state income tax. Most Georgia cities and counties do not levy employee local income taxes. Employers pay Georgia unemployment insurance (SUTA) and FUTA. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter, and eligible insurance premiums—may reduce taxable wages.

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

How Your Georgia Paycheck Works

Net pay equals gross wages (regular, overtime, differentials, tips, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal, and Georgia state withholding. With no local wage tax, city/county lines do not appear. The calculator summarizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, and net pay.

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

Georgia Income Unemployment Tax Rate — 10-Year Employer SUTA

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Georgia Salary Threshold

Georgia follows federal FLSA rules for white-collar exemptions. Exempt status requires meeting the duties tests and federal salary-basis threshold. Job titles alone do not confer exemption. Confirm Georgia minimum wage, tip-credit rules, and industry-specific requirements when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income — Georgia (10-Year Trend)

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Georgia Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA applies federally: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Additional Medicare applies above federal threshold (employees only). Eligible pretax benefits can reduce FICA-taxable wages.

Local Income Taxes in Georgia

Georgia does not require employee local income tax withholding. Employers may pay business/occupational license taxes separately. Always verify multistate employees’ local rules.

Illustrative Georgia Local Wage/Income Tax Table

Georgia Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime & Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× after 40 hours/week (FLSA standard).
• Pay frequency: Regular schedule required (biweekly/semimonthly) with itemized wage statements.
• Records: Accurate timekeeping and payroll records are required.

Additional Georgia Forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding)
• Georgia Form G-4 (state withholding)
• Form I-9 (employment eligibility); new-hire reporting
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, insurance)
• Georgia unemployment (employer) account registration; required workplace posters

FAQs: 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. Calculator applies FICA, federal, and Georgia state withholding to estimate take-home pay.

Does Georgia deduct local income taxes?

No. Georgia has no city/county wage tax. Paychecks include federal, FICA, and Georgia state taxes.

Which form controls Georgia state withholding?

Form G-4 controls state withholding. Complete along with W-4 and update after life changes.

How to enter overtime, tips, and bonuses?

Use correct overtime multiplier (1.5× after 40 hours), enter differentials, tips, and supplemental wages separately for accuracy.

Why did my Georgia paycheck change?

Reasons include hours/tips variations, overtime, bonuses, updated W-4/G-4, benefits changes, or tax-table updates.

Can pretax benefits increase take-home?

Yes. Eligible pretax deductions reduce taxable wages, lowering federal/state income tax and, if eligible, FICA.

How are tips treated?

Tips are taxable for federal, FICA, and Georgia state taxes. Include all tips to ensure correct withholding and minimum-wage compliance.

How do multiple jobs affect withholding?

Follow IRS multiple-job guidance, adjust G-4 as needed, and model each job separately to avoid under-withholding.

What is Additional Medicare tax?

Applies above federal threshold. Employee-only; no employer match.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

Supplemental wages: flat federal rate or aggregated with regular wages; Georgia state withholding applies. Enter separately to compare methods.

Can the calculator project annual take-home?

Yes. Multiply weekly hours by 52, add overtime/tips/bonuses, then estimate with deductions and pay frequency.

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