Tax Bracket for Pennsylvania (2026)
Pennsylvania (PA) Key Facts
Tax Structure
Flat rate
Top Marginal Rate
3.07%
Number of Brackets
1
Tax Year
2,026
How This Calculator Works in Pennsylvania
This calculator shows which Pennsylvania tax bracket your income falls into. Enter your income and filing status to see marginal and effective rates.
Pennsylvania Overview
Pennsylvania levies a flat income tax rate of 3.07% on all taxable income. Unlike progressive states with multiple brackets, every dollar earned in Pennsylvania is taxed at the same rate, making calculations predictable and straightforward.
How Pennsylvania Compares
Pennsylvania's top rate of 3.07% compares to New York at 10.9% and New Jersey at 10.75%. Comparing effective rates is more meaningful than top rates alone.
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10.9% | New York has an income tax rate of 10.9%. |
| New Jersey | 10.75% | New Jersey has an income tax rate of 10.75%. |
| Ohio | 3.5% | Ohio has an income tax rate of 3.5%. |
Pennsylvania's income tax rate of 3.07% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Pennsylvania Residents
- 1Pennsylvania uses a flat income tax rate of 3.07%, meaning all taxable income is taxed at the same rate regardless of how much you earn.
- 2With a flat tax, your marginal rate and effective state rate are the same—3.07%.
- 3Federal brackets still apply progressively on top of Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% rate.
- 4Pre-tax retirement contributions reduce both your federal bracket and the income subject to Pennsylvania's flat 3.07%.
- 5Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% is below the national average of about 5%, making withholding calculations straightforward.