Georgia paycheck Calculator
Georgia applies flat state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,842
Effective tax rate
20.2%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| GA state income tax | $96 | $2,491 |
| Net pay | $1,842 | $47,898 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- GA state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,842 ($47,898 per year). Effective tax rate 20.2%.
How Georgia taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Georgia taxes taxable income at a flat 5.19% after the state standard deduction ($12,000 single / $24,000 married for 2026).
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,867 | $1,264 |
| $60,000 | $47,899 | $1,842 |
| $80,000 | $61,581 | $2,368 |
| $100,000 | $74,613 | $2,870 |
| $150,000 | $106,629 | $4,101 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Florida: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- Alabama: $47,580 net (single, annual estimate)
- Tennessee: $50,390 net (single, annual estimate)
- North Carolina: $48,505 net (single, annual estimate)
- South Carolina: $47,947 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Georgia have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Georgia withholds state income tax using a flat 5.19% rate on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a GA paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and GA state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Georgia paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.