Georgia Paycheck Calculator
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% in 2026 — but only after its own deductions come off. Here is what actually reaches your account.
Georgia changed its income tax mid-year. HB 463 cut Georgia from 5.19% to 4.99% in May 2026, backdated to 1 January, and raised the standard deduction. If your employer updated withholding late, you over-withheld for part of the year and get it back when you file.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | — | — |
| Pre-tax deductions | ||
| 401(k) | — | — |
| Health premiums | — | — |
| Taxes withheld | ||
| Federal income tax | — | — |
| Social Security (6.2%) | — | — |
| Medicare (1.45%) | — | — |
| Additional Medicare (0.9%) | — | — |
| State income tax | — | — |
Quick reference
Georgia payroll tax at a glance, 2026
| State income tax rate | 4.99% flat |
| Standard deduction — single | $15,000 |
| Standard deduction — married filing jointly | $30,000 |
| Exemption per dependent | $5,000 |
| Local or city income tax | No city or county in Georgia levies an income tax. |
| Social Security wage base (federal) | $184,500 |
| Data last checked | 20 September 2026 |
| Verification | Confirmed with the state revenue department |
How Georgia's flat tax works
Georgia applies a single rate of 4.99% to taxable income. Flat does not mean the rate hits your salary directly — the state calculates taxable income its own way first.
The standard deduction is $15,000 for a single filer and $30,000 for a married couple filing jointly. Below that threshold Georgia takes nothing at all.
Each dependent removes a further $5,000 from taxable income.
Because deductions come off before the rate applies, your effective state rate is always lower than 4.99%, and it rises gradually with income. The calculator above shows both figures.
Local income taxes
No city or county in Georgia levies an income tax.
Local taxes are not included in the estimate above, because the rate depends on the exact city, county or district. Check your own stub for a line below the state tax.
How Georgia compares next door
On a $65,000 salary, single, with no pre-tax deductions:
- Alabama leaves you $515 worse off a year on $65,000 — graduated to 5%.
- Florida leaves you $2,495 better off a year on $65,000 — no income tax.
- North Carolina leaves you $410 better off a year on $65,000 — flat 3.99%.
- South Carolina leaves you $856 better off a year on $65,000 — graduated to 5.21%.
- Tennessee leaves you $2,495 better off a year on $65,000 — no income tax.
Moving across a state line can be worth more than a pay rise — or cost more than one. These figures cover income tax only; sales tax, property tax and cost of living all move in the opposite direction in many cases.
Working across a state line
The general rule is that you owe tax where you physically do the work, and your home state credits you for it. If you live in Georgia and work elsewhere, or the reverse, you may have to file two state returns even though you are only taxed once on the same income. Where the two states have a reciprocity agreement, you can ask your employer to withhold for your home state only.
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Same salary, different state. The gap across a state line is often larger than a pay rise.
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How this page is calculated
The calculation
- Annualise gross pay from the amount and frequency entered.
- Subtract the traditional 401(k) contribution and pre-tax health premiums.
- Apply the 2026 federal brackets after the federal standard deduction.
- Calculate FICA on gross pay less health premiums — 401(k) contributions are not exempt from Social Security or Medicare.
- Apply Georgia's own deductions and exemptions, then its 2026 rates.
What is not included
Local and city income taxes; state disability and paid-family-leave contributions; garnishments and child support; the flat supplemental rate on bonuses; itemised deductions above the standard deduction; credits claimed on your annual return; and multi-state withholding if you live and work in different states.
Sources and verification
The 2026 rate and deductions on this page were confirmed directly against the Georgia revenue department on 20 September 2026. Federal figures come from the IRS 2026 inflation-adjusted tables and Publication 15-T; the Social Security wage base comes from the Social Security Administration.
- Georgia: dor.georgia.gov — the page we check against
- Federal: IRS 2026 inflation adjustments and Publication 15-T
- FICA: Social Security Administration 2026 contribution and benefit base
We re-read that source on a schedule — weekly through the March-to-June legislative season, monthly the rest of the year — and update this page when it moves. Five states changed their income tax part-way through 2026, so this is not a theoretical risk.
Found a figure that is wrong or out of date? Tell us — we correct it and note the change on the page.
Georgia paycheck questions
What is Georgia's income tax rate in 2026?
A flat 4.99% on taxable income, applied after Georgia's own deductions and exemptions.
How much is $50,000 after taxes in Georgia?
About $40,608 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions — roughly $1,561.87 every two weeks. Adjust the calculator for your own 401(k) and premiums.
How much is $65,000 after taxes in Georgia?
About $51,912 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions — roughly $1,996.63 every two weeks. Adjust the calculator for your own 401(k) and premiums.
How much is $100,000 after taxes in Georgia?
About $74,938 a year for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions — roughly $2,882.25 every two weeks. Adjust the calculator for your own 401(k) and premiums.
Does Georgia have a local or city income tax?
No city or county in Georgia levies an income tax.
Why doesn't this match my pay stub exactly?
Usually a local tax, a state disability contribution, or a benefit deducted post-tax rather than pre-tax. Employers also use percentage-method withholding tables that round at each step.