How Georgia taxes your paycheck
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% in 2026.
The standard deduction is $15,000 ($30,000 if married filing jointly).
HB 463 (2026) cut the rate from 5.19% to 4.99% and raised the deductions, back to January 1, 2026.
Georgia take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Georgia tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $28.79 | $982.17 | $25,536 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $47.98 | $1,272.02 | $33,073 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $67.17 | $1,561.88 | $40,609 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $86.37 | $1,851.70 | $48,144 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $105.56 | $2,128.10 | $55,331 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $115.15 | $2,253.79 | $58,599 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $124.75 | $2,379.47 | $61,866 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $143.94 | $2,630.87 | $68,403 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $163.13 | $2,882.25 | $74,939 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $201.52 | $3,385.02 | $88,011 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $259.10 | $4,117.48 | $107,054 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $355.06 | $5,372.90 | $139,695 |
Sources
- Georgia DOR Employer's Withholding Tax Guide 2026 (June 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly Georgia tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
Georgia paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in Georgia is about $1,851.70 per paycheck, or $48,144 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $86.37 Georgia income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia has a flat 4.99% income tax in 2026.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Georgia?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in Georgia comes to about $1,619.84 every two weeks, or $20.25 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.