Pennsylvania Pay Stub Generator
Pennsylvania pay stubs carry more local lines than most states. On top of the flat 3.07% state income tax, most employees also pay a local earned income tax (EIT) and the Local Services Tax (LST).
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Creating a Pennsylvania pay stub
Pennsylvania is also one of the few states where employees pay unemployment tax, a small 0.07% deduction. This generator starts with Pennsylvania selected; pick Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or your own EIT rate under Local Income Tax.
Pay Stub Information
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
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Does Pennsylvania require pay stubs?
Yes. Employers must give employees a statement of hours worked, pay rate, gross wages, deductions and the pay period covered.
Law: Pennsylvania Wage Payment and Collection Law
Paper or electronic: Paper or electronic.
What a Pennsylvania pay stub must show
- Hours worked
- Rate of pay
- Gross wages
- Itemized deductions
- Pay period dates
Pennsylvania payroll deductions in 2026
| Line on the stub | 2026 rule |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 |
| Medicare | 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% once wages pass $200,000 |
| Federal income tax | Based on the employee's Form W-4 and IRS Publication 15-T |
| PA state income tax | Flat 3.07%. |
| Local earned income tax (EIT) | Set by the municipality and school district where the employee lives or works, commonly 1% to 2%. Philadelphia levies its own wage tax instead, 3.735% for residents from July 1, 2026. |
| Local Services Tax (LST) | Up to $52 per year, usually split across pay periods. |
| PA unemployment (UC) | 0.07% of wages, withheld from the employee. |
Pennsylvania take-home pay calculator
Pennsylvania tax uses 2026 brackets and deductions.
| Per paycheck | Amount | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020.08 |
| Pennsylvania income tax | -$70.85 | -$1,842.10 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$33.46 | -$869.96 |
| PA Unemployment (UC) | -$1.62 | -$42.12 |
Estimate using 2026 federal brackets and the standard deduction for your filing status, with no extra withholding or other credits. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 a year; Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Local taxes (such as NYC or county taxes) are not included, except Maryland county tax, which is withheld with the state tax. Not tax advice.
Tax rates last updated October 22, 2026. Sources: IRS, SSA, state tax agencies and Tax Foundation.
Pennsylvania minimum wage
$7.25 per hour (Pennsylvania follows the federal minimum wage).
Pennsylvania pay stub FAQ
What local taxes go on a Pennsylvania pay stub?
Most Pennsylvania employees have a local earned income tax (EIT), set by their municipality and school district, plus the Local Services Tax (LST) of up to $52 a year. Philadelphia has its own wage tax.
Do Pennsylvania employees pay unemployment tax?
Yes. Pennsylvania withholds 0.07% of wages from employees for unemployment compensation.
What is the Pennsylvania income tax rate?
A flat 3.07% of taxable compensation.
Important Legal Information
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