Georgia paycheck calculator for 2026
Estimate 2026 take-home pay in Georgia. Flat 4.99% state income tax plus federal brackets and FICA.
| Gross | $3,269.23 |
| Federal income tax (marginal 22%) | −$316.15 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$243.03 |
| Georgia income tax (marginal 4.99%) | −$119.95 |
| Retirement contribution | −$196.15 |
| Pre-tax benefits | −$92.31 |
| Net pay | $2,301.63 |
HB 463 (signed May 2026, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026) cut the flat rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and raised the standard deduction to $15,000 single/HoH/MFS and $30,000 MFJ. Details
How Georgia taxes wages in 2026
Georgia applies a flat 4.99% rate to taxable income after a standard deduction of $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly. HB 463 (signed May 2026, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026) cut the flat rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and raised the standard deduction to $15,000 single/HoH/MFS and $30,000 MFJ. Dependent deduction is $5,000 each (not modeled). Further cuts of 0.125 points per year toward 3.99% are scheduled from 2027 but depend on revenue targets. Up to $1,750 of qualified overtime and $1,750 of cash tips are excluded for 2026-2028 (not modeled).
Take-home pay in Georgia at common salaries
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 parameters.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Georgia tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | 17.3% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | 19.8% |
| $85,000 | $9,870 | $6,503 | $3,493 | $65,135 | 23.4% |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $5,240 | $88,011 | 26.7% |
| $180,000 | $31,934 | $13,770 | $8,234 | $126,063 | 30.0% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $11,727 | $171,456 | 31.4% |
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Sources: dor.georgia.gov. Tax year 2026. Data confidence: high.
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