How Pennsylvania state tax withholding works
Pennsylvania taxes wage income, so your employer withholds Pennsylvania income tax from each paycheck in addition to federal tax. You tell your employer how much to withhold on Federal Form W-4 / REV-419 (PA has no separate state withholding allowance form), the state’s counterpart to the federal Form W-4.
For 2026, Pennsylvania applies a flat 3.07% rate to your taxable wages.
Enter your pay above to see your estimated Pennsylvania withholding per paycheck and per year, alongside your federal withholding and the exact W-4 entries.
Pennsylvania vs. federal withholding
Your Pennsylvania and federal withholding are figured separately. Federal withholding follows the IRS Publication 15-T tables and your Form W-4; Pennsylvania withholding follows the state’s own rates and your Federal Form W-4 / REV-419. Getting one right doesn’t guarantee the other — this calculator handles both so you don’t owe a surprise bill to either the IRS or Pennsylvania.
Important Pennsylvania notes
- Pennsylvania withholds a flat 3.07% of gross compensation with no standard deduction or personal exemptions — so this figure is exact.
- Some PA municipalities levy a separate local Earned Income Tax not included here.
Frequently asked questions
Sources & disclaimer
Federal figures use the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T. Pennsylvania withholding is based on the 2026 Pennsylvania income-tax structure; confirm exact figures and complete Federal Form W-4 / REV-419 at the revenue.pa.gov website.
This tool provides estimates for educational purposes and is not tax advice. State withholding is modeled from the state’s income-tax rules and may differ from the exact wage-bracket tables your employer uses. Verify against your pay stub and consult a qualified tax professional before submitting your W-4 or Federal Form W-4 / REV-419.