Create accurate paystubs for Pennsylvania employees with Flat 3.07% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Pennsylvania State Income Tax | 3.07% | State | Flat rate |
| PA Employee SUI Contribution | 0.06% | State | Employee contribution to state unemployment insurance |
| Philadelphia Wage Tax | 3.75% residents / 3.44% nonresidents | Local | Philadelphia workers |
| Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Earned Income Tax | 3% (1% city + 1% school + 1% municipal) | Local | Pittsburgh workers |
| Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) | 0.5%-3.75% | Local | Workers statewide (varies by municipality/school district) |
| Local Services Tax (LST) | Up to $52/year | Local | Workers earning above threshold in taxing municipalities |
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Pennsylvania has a flat 3.07% state income tax but an extremely complex local tax system with over 2,500 taxing jurisdictions imposing earned income taxes, making it one of the most burdensome states for payroll local tax compliance.
Pennsylvania uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 3.07%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Pennsylvania workers typically see 6 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide a statement of gross wages, deductions, and net wages.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly on regular paydays.
A typical Pennsylvania paystub includes 6 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Pennsylvania State Income Tax (3.07%), PA Employee SUI Contribution (0.06%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Pennsylvania has a flat income tax rate of 3.07%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Pennsylvania impose local income or occupational taxes: Philadelphia Wage Tax (3.75% residents / 3.44% nonresidents) applies to Philadelphia workers. Pittsburgh/Allegheny County Earned Income Tax (3% (1% city + 1% school + 1% municipal)) applies to Pittsburgh workers. Local Earned Income Tax (EIT) (0.5%-3.75%) applies to Workers statewide (varies by municipality/school district). Local Services Tax (LST) (Up to $52/year) applies to Workers earning above threshold in taxing municipalities. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Pennsylvania paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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