Georgia paycheck taxes at a glance
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax. Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Georgia rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Flat 4.99% |
| Standard deduction | $15,000 single · $30,000 married |
| Personal exemption | $0 single · $0 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | None — No county or city wage taxes. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Georgia rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Georgia
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,072 | $2,756 | $1,272 | $1,248 | 17.3% |
| $60,000 | $48,144 | $4,012 | $1,852 | $2,246 | 19.8% |
| $80,000 | $61,866 | $5,156 | $2,379 | $3,244 | 22.7% |
| $100,000 | $74,938 | $6,245 | $2,882 | $4,242 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 | $107,054 | $8,921 | $4,117 | $6,736 | 28.6% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Georgia's flat income tax rate is 4.99% for tax year 2026, down from 5.19% in 2025.
- Georgia's standard deduction for 2026 is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married couples filing jointly, plus $5,000 per dependent.
- Groceries have been exempt from Georgia's 4% state sales tax since 1998, but local sales taxes still apply to them.
Also see the Georgia sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia has a flat income tax of 4.99% on taxable income for 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,144 a year ($4,012 a month) in Georgia, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Georgia income tax ($2,246), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Georgia?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Georgia taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.