Georgia paycheck calculator
Enter a salary or hourly wage to see take-home pay in Georgia. Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99% on taxable income.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: paylocity.com, irs.gov.
How Georgia taxes your paycheck
Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99% on taxable income. The state standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly.
HB 463 (signed May 11, 2026) cut rate 5.19% -> 4.99% retroactive to 1/1/2026 and raised std deduction $12,000/$24,000 -> $15,000/$30,000 and dependent exemption to $5,000. Rate drops further each year from 2027 until it reaches 3.99%.
Take-home pay at common salaries in Georgia
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Georgia tax | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $749 | $25,537 | $982 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,747 | $40,609 | $1,562 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,852 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,254 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,737 | $107,055 | $4,117 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,232 | $139,696 | $5,373 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, tax year 2026.
Georgia vs. neighboring states on $60,000
| State | State taxes | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2,246 | $48,145 |
| Alabama | $2,735 | $47,655 |
| Florida | $0 | $50,390 |
| North Carolina | $1,885 | $48,505 |
| South Carolina | $1,379 | $49,012 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
- About $48,145 a year, or $1,851.71 every two weeks, for a single filer with the standard deduction.
- Does Georgia have a state income tax?
- Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99% on taxable income.
- What comes out of a paycheck in Georgia?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Georgia income tax.