NetPayPlannerGeorgia Paycheck Calculator
This Georgia paycheck calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia's 4.99% flat income tax. Enter a salary or an hourly rate and the result updates as you type.
Georgia moved to a single flat rate in 2024 and has cut it since. For 2026 the rate is 4.99% and the standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. Use it as a Georgia payroll, pay or salary calculator for any pay frequency.
Pay type
Health insurance, HSA, FSA.
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,851.71
$48,145 per year, $4,012 per month, $926 per week
- Take-home
- Federal tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- State tax
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| 401(k) / retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $86.37 | $2,245.50 |
| Take-home pay | $1,851.71 | $48,144.50 |
Estimate based on 2026 federal rules and Georgia rules. Your actual paycheck depends on your W-4, local taxes and employer benefits.
Georgia take-home pay at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Per month | Per paycheck (bi-weekly) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,537 | $2,128 | $982 |
| $40,000 | $33,073 | $2,756 | $1,272 |
| $50,000 | $40,609 | $3,384 | $1,562 |
| $60,000 | $48,145 | $4,012 | $1,852 |
| $75,000 | $58,599 | $4,883 | $2,254 |
| $100,000 | $74,939 | $6,245 | $2,882 |
| $150,000 | $107,055 | $8,921 | $4,117 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, bi-weekly pay.
Georgia tax facts for 2026
- State income tax
- Flat 4.99% for 2026
- Standard deduction
- $15,000 single or head of household, $30,000 married filing jointly
- Local income tax
- None on wages
- Rate change
- Lowered from 5.19% in 2025 to 4.99%, effective January 1, 2026
- Social Security
- 6.2% on wages up to $184,500
- Medicare
- 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000 (single)
- Federal standard deduction
- $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household
How your Georgia paycheck is calculated
We subtract your pre-tax deductions from gross pay. Federal income tax is estimated from the 2026 brackets after your federal standard deduction. Georgia tax is 4.99% of your pay after pre-tax deductions and the Georgia standard deduction.
Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages. Georgia cities and counties do not add their own income tax to your paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia has a flat income tax rate of 4.99% for 2026. It was 5.19% in 2025.
What is the Georgia standard deduction for 2026?
It is $15,000 for single filers and heads of household, and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Will Georgia lower its income tax rate again?
The 2026 law allows further cuts of 0.125 percentage points a year, down to 3.99%, if state revenue targets are met. This calculator uses the rate in effect now.
Do Atlanta or other Georgia cities have a local income tax?
No. Georgia cities and counties do not charge their own tax on wages.
Does this work as a Georgia hourly pay calculator?
Yes. Choose Hourly, enter your rate and weekly hours, and pick how often you are paid.