Georgia paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Georgia after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Georgia income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in GeorgiaHourly take-home pay in Georgia
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$31.09 | $1,016.96 | 84.7% | $26,441 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$51.05 | $1,318.40 | 82.4% | $34,278 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$71.01 | $1,619.84 | 81.0% | $42,116 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$90.97 | $1,921.28 | 80.1% | $49,953 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$130.89 | $2,459.93 | 76.9% | $63,958 |
Salary after taxes in Georgia
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$67.17 | $1,561.88 | 81.2% | $40,609 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$115.15 | $2,253.79 | 78.1% | $58,599 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$163.13 | $2,882.25 | 74.9% | $74,939 |
Georgia deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Georgia · −$59.04
This is Georgia state income tax: 4.99% of your pay for the period after subtracting the standard deduction for your filing status. We assume a Form G-4 for one job, no dependents (married: one income in the household).
Source: GA DOR, Employer's Withholding Tax Guide (rev. 06/2026), Percentage MethodIf your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form G-4 with the same filing status as your federal W-4, one job, no dependents (married filing jointly: one income in the household). The 2026 G-4 no longer has personal allowances: only the standard deduction for your filing status counts.
What is not included
Georgia has no local wage taxes and no state payroll deductions for employees. If both spouses work, or if you claim dependents, actual withholding will differ.
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $51.05 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,318.40, or 82.4%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Georgia have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Georgia state income tax: 4.99% of your pay for the period after subtracting the standard deduction for your filing status.
Are there city or county taxes in Georgia?
We found no local taxes withheld from employee paychecks in Georgia.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Georgia. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- Georgia DOR, 2026 Employer's Withholding Tax Guide (rev. junio 2026) — Percentage Method, Tablas E y F
- Georgia DOR, Form G-4 (Rev. 06/03/26) — estados civiles A a D y allowances solo por dependientes o ajustes