Georgia paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in Georgia takes home about $47,396 a year, or $1,822.92 every two weeks, in 2026. Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
Georgia take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | GA tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,996 | $32,324 | $1,243.23 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $2,495 | $39,860 | $1,533.08 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,994 | $47,396 | $1,822.92 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,742 | $57,850 | $2,225.00 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,990 | $74,190 | $2,853.46 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $7,485 | $106,306 | $4,088.69 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
Georgia payroll taxes
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax. Georgia cut its flat rate from 5.19% to 4.99% for 2026, retroactive to January 1.
Every Georgia paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the Georgia revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,994 to Georgia income tax, leaving $47,396.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax. Georgia cut its flat rate from 5.19% to 4.99% for 2026, retroactive to January 1.
What is the Georgia tax rate used here?
4.99% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.