Georgia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Georgia charges a flat 4.99% income tax in 2026 after a $15,000 standard deduction for single filers. There are no city or county income taxes.
| Line | This paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$191.55 | -$4,980 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$150.04 | -$3,901 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$35.09 | -$912 |
| Georgia income tax | -$85.73 | -$2,229 |
| 401(k) | -$125.00 | -$3,250 |
| Health insurance | -$80.00 | -$2,080 |
| Take-home pay | $1,832.58 | $47,647 |
What your numbers mean
per paycheck, or $2,229 a year (3.4% of your gross pay).
to each paycheck. You keep about 75¢ of every extra dollar at this pay.
You put $125.00 into your 401(k) each paycheck, but your take-home drops by only $103.76. The difference is income tax you don't pay today.
Take-home pay at Georgia pay levels
Based on Georgia's minimum wage and its median and average wages (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions.
| Salary | Every 2 weeks | Per month | Per year | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15,080 Minimum wage, full time | $535.48 | $1,160.20 | $13,922 | 7.7% |
| $24,100 Half the median | $807.78 | $1,750.19 | $21,002 | 12.9% |
| $48,170 Median wage | $1,508.82 | $3,269.12 | $39,229 | 18.6% |
| $65,920 Average wage | $2,023.30 | $4,383.82 | $52,606 | 20.2% |
| $72,300 1.5× the median | $2,185.91 | $4,736.15 | $56,834 | 21.4% |
| $96,300 2× the median | $2,789.24 | $6,043.35 | $72,520 | 24.7% |
| $144,500 3× the median | $3,983.45 | $8,630.81 | $103,570 | 28.3% |
Hourly pay after taxes in Georgia
40 hours a week, 52 weeks a year.
| Hourly rate | Weekly take-home | Yearly gross | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $7.25 Minimum wage | $267.74 | $15,080 | $13,922 |
| $17.37 75% of the median | $579.92 | $36,130 | $30,156 |
| $23.16 Median wage | $754.45 | $48,173 | $39,232 |
| $31.69 Average wage | $1,011.58 | $65,915 | $52,602 |
| $34.74 1.5× the median | $1,092.44 | $72,259 | $56,807 |
| $46.32 2× the median | $1,395.19 | $96,346 | $72,550 |
Georgia vs nearby states: take-home on $48,170
| State | Every 2 weeks | Per year | vs Georgia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $1,508.82 | $39,229 | — |
| Florida | $1,572.48 | $40,885 | +$1,655 |
| Tennessee | $1,572.48 | $40,885 | +$1,655 |
| Alabama | $1,496.00 | $38,896 | −$333 |
| North Carolina | $1,518.13 | $39,471 | +$242 |
| South Carolina | $1,538.71 | $40,006 | +$777 |
More for Georgia
Wages in Georgia
| Median wage, all jobs | $23.16 an hour · $48,170 a year |
| Average (mean) wage | $65,920 a year |
| Take-home at the median wage | $39,229 a year · $1,508.82 every 2 weeks |
| Median household income (2024) | $79,991 |
| Jobs | 4,889,170 |
BLS wage survey, May 2025; Census ACS 2024.
Georgia income tax rate 2026
Georgia has a flat income tax: 4.99% of taxable income, whatever you earn.
- Standard deduction: $15,000 single, $30,000 married filing jointly, $15,000 head of household.
Paychecks in Georgia: what to know
- A law signed in May 2026 cut the rate from 5.19% to 4.99%, backdated to January 1, 2026. Tax on paychecks before June was withheld at the old rate, so many Georgians will get a larger refund.
- The standard deduction rose to $15,000 (single and head of household) and $30,000 (married filing jointly) for 2026.
- The rate is scheduled to keep falling each year until it reaches 3.99%.
- Georgia has no local income taxes. Most workers are covered by the federal minimum wage of $7.25 an hour.
- Sales tax: 4% state plus local taxes, usually 7% to 8% combined.
Georgia sources
- EY Tax News
- BDO
- Federal brackets, Social Security and Medicare: see how we calculate.
Common questions
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99% for 2026, after a standard deduction of $15,000 for single filers and heads of household ($30,000 married filing jointly).
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia's income tax rate is a flat 4.99% in 2026.
How much is the median Georgia salary after taxes?
The median wage in Georgia is $48,170 a year. After taxes, that's about $39,229, or $1,508.82 every two weeks (81% of gross pay).
How are bonuses taxed in Georgia?
Employers usually withhold federal tax on a bonus at a flat 22%, plus Social Security and Medicare. For Georgia tax, they usually use a flat 4.99% rate. On a $5,000 bonus with a $48,170 salary, a single filer gets about $3,268 on payday and may get about $500 back at tax time.
Do you take home more in Georgia or Florida?
On the Georgia median salary of $48,170, a single filer keeps about $1,655 a year more in Florida than in Georgia. The table above compares Georgia with nearby states.