Georgia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your Georgia take-home pay in seconds. This free Georgia paycheck calculator breaks down federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Georgia's flat 4.99% state income tax from your gross pay, with a per-paycheck breakdown for 2026.
Calculate your Georgia take-home pay
How your Georgia paycheck is calculated
Your paycheck is your gross pay minus federal income tax and FICA. For 2026, this calculator applies the seven federal brackets (10% to 37%) to your taxable income — your gross pay minus any pre-tax deductions and the $16,100 single standard deduction. FICA adds Social Security at 6.2% (on wages up to the $184,500 cap) and Medicare at 1.45% on all wages, with an extra 0.9% above $200,000.
Georgia uses a single flat income tax rate and has trimmed it every year since moving away from graduated brackets. For 2026, House Bill 463 lowers the rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and raises the standard deduction to $15,000 for single filers, so the state only taxes income above that amount. Georgia has no personal exemption and no city or county income tax. Working as a georgia salary tax calculator, this tool subtracts your pre-tax deductions and the $15,000 standard deduction, applies the 4.99% rate, and deducts the result alongside federal tax and FICA to reach your net pay.
Georgia take-home pay by salary (2026)
The table shows estimated annual and biweekly take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, the way a salary calculator Georgia residents use would for common income levels. Because Georgia's tax is flat, your marginal state rate stays 4.99% no matter how much you earn — only the $15,000 standard deduction changes the effective rate.
| Annual gross | Georgia state tax | Annual take-home | Per biweekly paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272 |
| $60,000 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,852 |
| $80,000 | $3,244 | $61,867 | $2,379 |
| $100,000 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882 |
How to use this calculator
- Enter your gross salary into the Georgia salary calculator. Type your annual gross income before taxes. Use your total pay before any withholding or deductions.
- Choose how often you are paid. Enter your pay periods per year — 52 for weekly, 26 for biweekly, 24 for semi-monthly, or 12 for monthly. This paycheck calculator Georgia workers can revisit each payday divides the year across your checks.
- Add any pre-tax deductions. Include annual 401(k) or pre-tax health contributions. Georgia starts from your federal adjusted gross income, so these lower both your federal and Georgia taxable income.
- Calculate your Georgia take-home pay. Press Calculate to see your net pay per paycheck, plus a breakdown of federal tax, FICA and Georgia state income tax withheld.
Frequently asked questions
Is this Georgia paycheck calculator free?
Yes. It is free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser.
What is Georgia's income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia charges a flat 4.99% on taxable income for the 2026 tax year, down from 5.19% in 2025 under House Bill 463. Single filers subtract a $15,000 standard deduction first, and the law provides for further annual rate reductions in later years.
How accurate is this Georgia paycheck tax calculator?
It uses 2026 federal brackets, the $16,100 federal standard deduction, current FICA rates and Georgia's flat 4.99% rate with the $15,000 state standard deduction, assuming single filing with no dependents. Filing status, dependent exemptions and post-tax deductions will move your real number, so treat results as an estimate.
Is there an hourly paycheck calculator Georgia workers can use?
Yes — this one. Multiply your hourly rate by the hours you work per year (2,080 for a standard 40-hour week), enter that total as your gross income, and choose your pay periods to see the per-check amount.
Does Georgia have local income taxes?
No. Georgia cities and counties do not levy their own income taxes, so the flat state rate is the only state-level income tax withheld from your paycheck.
What is the difference between gross and net pay?
Gross pay is your salary before deductions. Net, or take-home, pay is what remains after federal tax, FICA and Georgia state income tax are withheld.