Georgia Paycheck Calculator
See what you keep from each paycheck in Georgia. Georgia uses a flat income tax of about 5.19% on wages.
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Take-home pay in Georgia by salary
Estimates for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using 2026 federal rules.
| Gross salary | Net per year | Net per month | Net biweekly | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $24,728 | $2,061 | $951 | 17.6% |
| $40,000 | $32,244 | $2,687 | $1,240 | 19.4% |
| $50,000 | $39,760 | $3,313 | $1,529 | 20.5% |
| $60,000 | $47,276 | $3,940 | $1,818 | 21.2% |
| $70,000 | $54,442 | $4,537 | $2,094 | 22.2% |
| $80,000 | $60,958 | $5,080 | $2,345 | 23.8% |
| $100,000 | $73,990 | $6,166 | $2,846 | 26% |
| $120,000 | $87,022 | $7,252 | $3,347 | 27.5% |
| $150,000 | $106,006 | $8,834 | $4,077 | 29.3% |
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Georgia income tax
Georgia uses a flat income tax of about 5.19% on wages. Payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare) add 7.65% of wages up to the Social Security cap. For a $60,000 salary the estimate is $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $3,114 state tax, leaving $47,276 a year.
Other Georgia pay facts
- State minimum wage: $7.25 an hour (details)
- Sales tax: 4% state rate, 7.49% average combined (details)
- Electrician, nurse and teacher salaries in Georgia
Frequently asked questions
How much tax do I pay on $60,000 in Georgia?
About 21.2% in total, or $12,724 a year, for a single filer.
Does Georgia have state income tax?
Georgia uses a flat income tax of about 5.19% on wages.
Sources and method
- IRS: tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Social Security Administration: contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation: state individual income tax rates and brackets
Page last updated November 2026. See our editorial policy and disclaimer.