Georgia Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in Georgia, take-home pay is about $48,145 a year, or $1,851.71 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,851.71 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| Georgia income tax | −$86.37 | −$2,245.50 |
| Take-home pay | $1,851.71 | $48,144.50 |
How Georgia taxes your paycheck
Georgia withholds state income tax at a flat 4.99%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: Georgia's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in Georgia by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $808.38 | $26,440.82 | $1,016.95 |
| $20 an hour | $1,327.34 | $34,278.26 | $1,318.39 |
| $25 an hour | $1,846.30 | $42,115.70 | $1,619.83 |
| $30 an hour | $2,365.26 | $49,953.14 | $1,921.27 |
| $40 an hour | $3,403.18 | $63,958.02 | $2,459.92 |
| $50,000 a year | $1,746.50 | $40,608.50 | $1,561.87 |
| $60,000 a year | $2,245.50 | $48,144.50 | $1,851.71 |
| $75,000 a year | $2,994.00 | $58,598.50 | $2,253.79 |
| $100,000 a year | $4,241.50 | $74,938.50 | $2,882.25 |
| $125,000 a year | $5,489.00 | $91,214.50 | $3,508.25 |
| $150,000 a year | $6,736.50 | $107,054.50 | $4,117.48 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
Georgia vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | $0 | $50,390 |
| Tennessee | $0 | $50,390 |
| North Carolina | $1,933 | $48,457 |
| Georgia | $2,246 | $48,145 |
| South Carolina | $2,284 | $48,106 |
| Alabama | $2,509 | $47,881 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Georgia's income tax on wages?
Georgia withholds state income tax at a flat 4.99%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
About $48,145 a year, or $1,851.71 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do Georgia employees pay?
Georgia has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.