Pennsylvania Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in Pennsylvania. See FICA, federal withholding, and Pennsylvania state tax up to 3.07%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for Pennsylvania. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and Pennsylvania state income tax up to 3.07%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
Pennsylvania payroll facts: State income tax up to 3.07%. Median household income: $67,587. Uses federal minimum wage: $7.25/hr.
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold Pennsylvania state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in Pennsylvania?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $67,587 salary, expect $5,745-$6,759 in additional employer taxes annually.
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