Pennsylvania Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Pennsylvania payroll taxes

A typical Pennsylvania paycheck includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Pennsylvania state income tax, and often a local earned income tax (EIT). Philadelphia imposes a wage tax instead of standard EIT. Some localities also have a Local Services Tax (flat annual/periodic amount). Employers fund state unemployment (SUTA), FUTA, workers’ compensation, and must meet posting/recordkeeping rules. Pretax benefits—401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, commuter/transit, and Section 125 insurance premiums—can reduce taxable wages when plan-eligible.

• Employee (federal): Income tax (IRS W-4), Social Security, Medicare, Additional Medicare for high earners.
• Employee (state/local): PA state withholding (Form PA-W4 elections), local earned income/wage tax per residence/worksite, and possible Local Services Tax.
• Employer: PA SUTA; FUTA; workers’ comp; local registrations (e.g., tax collector/Philadelphia).
• Pretax deductions: May lower federal/state taxable wages and, when eligible, FICA; local tax treatment varies by jurisdiction.

How Your Pennsylvania Paycheck Works

Your net equals gross hourly wages (regular, overtime, tips, differentials, bonuses) minus pretax deductions; then minus FICA, federal income tax, Pennsylvania state income tax, and the applicable local earned income or wage tax plus any Local Services Tax. The calculator itemizes hours, rates, taxable wages, withholdings, deductions, credits, and final take-home.

• Inputs: Hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, residence municipality/PSD code, worksite city, deductions.
• Outputs: Line-by-line FICA, federal, PA state, local EIT/wage tax, LST (if any), deductions, and estimated net pay.
• Supplemental pay: Compare flat vs. aggregate federal methods; model local and state effects on bonuses/commissions.

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

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

Pennsylvania salary threshold

Pennsylvania follows FLSA and state rules. Exempt status requires passing the duties tests and meeting the applicable salary-basis threshold; titles alone don’t create exemption. Confirm state minimum wage (federal baseline currently), tip-credit/service-charge practices, and industry-specific standards when classifying roles and calculating overtime.

Median Household Income: Pennsylvania — 10 Years

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

Pennsylvania Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

FICA is federal and applies in Pennsylvania: employees pay Social Security and Medicare; employers match both. Above a federal threshold, Additional Medicare tax 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: Pennsylvania widely imposes local earned income or wage taxes. Most residents owe a tax to their home municipality/school district; many also have withholding for the worksite city. Philadelphia uses a separate wage tax. Rates, credits, and collectors vary by jurisdiction; confirm residence PSD code and work location before estimating.

Illustrative Pennsylvania local wage/income tax table (verify current rates before use)

Pennsylvania Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

• Overtime: Most non-exempt workers earn 1.5× the regular rate after 40 hours/week (FLSA baseline; PA adopts federal standard with some clarifications).
• Pay frequency: Employers must pay regularly (commonly biweekly or semimonthly) and provide itemized wage statements.
• Minimum wage/tips: State minimum wage currently follows the federal baseline; tipped wage and credit rules apply—verify thresholds and employer notice requirements.

Additional Pennsylvania forms

• IRS Form W-4 (federal withholding elections).
• Pennsylvania Form PA-W4 (Employee’s Withholding Certificate).
• Local residency/worksite setup (PSD code, tax collector registration for employer).
• Form I-9 employment eligibility; PA new-hire reporting.
• Direct deposit authorization; benefits enrollment (401(k), HSA, FSA, transit, insurance).
• Pennsylvania unemployment (employer) account registration; required posters.

FAQs about the Pennsylvania Hourly Paycheck Calculator

How do I use the Pennsylvania Hourly Paycheck Calculator?

Enter hourly rate, hours, overtime, tips, pay frequency, filing status, dependents/credits, your residence municipality/PSD code, worksite city, and deductions. The calculator applies FICA, federal, state, and local taxes plus any Local Services Tax to estimate your take-home.

Why does my PA pay stub show both residence and worksite local taxes?

Local earned income taxes are primarily residence-based, but employers generally withhold for the worksite. Credits may apply against your residence tax. The calculator models both and nets any credit where applicable.

How is Philadelphia’s wage tax different from other local EIT?

Philadelphia uses its own wage tax with resident and nonresident rates, separate from the statewide EIT system. If you live or work in Philly, withholding follows Philadelphia’s rules instead of standard EIT.

Which form controls my Pennsylvania state withholding?

Form PA-W4 controls PA state withholding (alongside IRS W-4 for federal). Provide accurate residency and dependent information; update after life changes for correct withholding.

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

Enter overtime at 1.5× when eligible; add differentials/tips; treat bonuses as supplemental wages so the calculator applies correct federal, state, and local methods.

Why did my Pennsylvania paycheck change this period?

Common reasons: variable hours/tips, overtime/bonus, updated W-4/PA-W4, benefit changes, moving municipalities (different EIT), starting/stopping Philadelphia wage tax, or annual tax-table updates.

Does the calculator work for nonresidents working in Pennsylvania?

Yes. PA taxes PA-sourced wages for nonresidents. Local taxes depend on worksite and any Philadelphia exposure. Your home state may offer credits—verify filing requirements.

Can pretax benefits increase my take-home?

Yes. 401(k)/403(b)/457(b), HSA, FSA, transit, and Section 125 premiums can lower taxable wages and reduce income tax and, when eligible, FICA. Local treatment varies by jurisdiction.

How are tips treated in Pennsylvania paycheck calculations?

Reported tips are taxable for federal, FICA, and PA state tax; many localities include them in local taxable wages. Include all tips so withholding and tip-credit compliance are accurate.

How do multiple jobs affect my local PA tax?

Each employer withholds for its worksite. Your annual return reconciles residence EIT across all employers, with credits for tax paid elsewhere. Use the calculator to model each job and combined effects.

What is Additional Medicare tax and when does it apply?

After wages exceed the federal threshold, your employer withholds Additional Medicare on the excess (no employer match). It appears alongside regular Medicare on your stub.

Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently?

They’re supplemental wages. Employers may use a flat federal supplemental rate or aggregate with regular wages; PA state and local withholding still apply based on jurisdictional rules.

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