Take-home pay in Georgia by salary
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k), HSA or insurance deductions, under the 2026 federal rules and Georgia's 2026 state rules. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of wages and Medicare 1.45%.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Georgia tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272.02 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.71 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $3,244 | $61,867 | $2,379.48 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882.25 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,737 | $107,055 | $4,117.48 |
Taxes on $100,000 come to 25.1% of gross pay in Georgia; on $40,000 they are 17.3%. Local income taxes are not included; enter a rate in the calculator if your city or county charges one.
Georgia income tax in 2026
Georgia applies one rate, 4.99%, to taxable income. Georgia moved to a flat tax in 2024 and keeps cutting the rate: the Tax Foundation's January 2026 survey listed 5.19%, and HB 463, signed in May 2026, lowered it to 4.99% for the whole year along with a $15,000 standard deduction ($30,000 joint), which this page uses.
Georgia income tax starts from your federal adjusted gross income.
Georgia tax brackets, 2026
| Rate | Single | Married, joint |
|---|---|---|
| 4.99% | Over $0 | Over $0 |
Taxable income after the deductions and exemptions below. Head of household filers use the single brackets.
Deductions, exemptions and credits
| Standard deduction | $15,000 single, $30,000 joint |
|---|
Nearby and similar states
Neighboring states: Florida (no state income tax), Alabama (2% to 5%), Tennessee (no state income tax), North Carolina (3.99% flat), South Carolina (1.99% to 5.21%).
Other flat-tax states: Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana. The paycheck calculator page compares all 50 states and DC on one salary.
Got a raise? The raise calculator shows the difference per paycheck, and the 401(k) calculator shows what the pre-tax contribution grows into.
Sources
Figures checked in October 2026. The state rows use the same data as the calculator: the Tax Foundation survey as of January 1, 2026, updated with laws signed later in 2026, and each state's own worksheets for phase-outs. Estimates only, not tax advice.
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of February 2026)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction
- Georgia revenue department: official forms and withholding
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Georgia?
About $48,145 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, or $1,851.71 per biweekly paycheck. That is after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $2,246 of Georgia income tax. Married filers and anyone with a 401(k) or health premiums keep more; the calculator above handles both.
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
4.99% on taxable income. Standard deduction: $15,000 single, $30,000 joint.
Does Georgia have local income tax?
No. The Tax Foundation's 2026 survey lists local income taxes only in Alabama, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. Georgia is not among them, so the local field stays at 0.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Georgia?
About $74,939 a year, $2,882.25 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer. Taxes come to 25.1% of gross pay: $13,170 federal income tax, $7,650 Social Security and Medicare, $4,242 of Georgia income tax.
How much Georgia income tax do I pay on $80,000?
About $3,244 a year for a single filer, $124.75 per biweekly paycheck, on top of $8,770 of federal income tax and $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare. Take-home pay is about $61,867 a year.