Philadelphia Paycheck Calculator

Pennsylvania · 3.1% + 3.75% city

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Pennsylvania state taxes in Philadelphia.

What the average job in Philadelphia pays

$85,841 a year — $64,442 after tax

That is the average across 725,409 jobs in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania. Run through the 2026 engine, $64,442 is what actually lands — 75.1% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.

Take-home pay by salary · Philadelphia

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$33,57916.1%
$60,000$49,02918.3%
$80,000$63,12921.1%
$100,000$76,57923.4%
$150,000$109,64026.9%

Philadelphia local income tax: 3.75%

Philadelphia levies a municipal wage tax on top of Pennsylvania state tax. Single filer, simplified rate on income minus the standard deduction.

Gross salaryTake-home before city taxPhiladelphia taxTake-home in the city
$50,000$41,304$1,271$40,033
$75,000$59,767$2,209$57,558
$100,000$76,579$3,146$73,433

Estimate using the simplified resident rate; some cities use brackets or special rules. The calculator above does not include the local tax.

Philadelphia Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Philadelphia?
About $59,767 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Pennsylvania state tax and FICA — a 20.3% effective rate.
Does Philadelphia have a local income tax?
Yes: Philadelphia levies a 3.75% municipal tax on residents' wages on top of Pennsylvania tax (3.1%). See this page's table for take-home including the local tax.
How is take-home pay calculated in Philadelphia?
Gross income minus federal income tax, Pennsylvania state tax (3.1%), and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

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