How Georgia taxes your paycheck in 2026
Georgia charges a flat 4.99% income tax for 2026, after a $12,000 standard deduction for single filers.
- Georgia cut its rate from 5.19% to 4.99% under House Bill 463, signed in May 2026 and applied retroactively to January 1, 2026.
- The standard deduction is $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples in 2026, rising to $15,000 and $30,000 in 2027.
- Georgia cities and counties don't charge income tax on wages.
Take-home pay in Georgia at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | Georgia taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,923 | $1,266 | $1,397 | 17.7% |
| $60,000 | $47,995 | $1,846 | $2,395 | 20.0% |
| $75,000 | $58,449 | $2,248 | $3,144 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $74,789 | $2,876 | $4,391 | 25.2% |
| $150,000 | $106,905 | $4,112 | $6,886 | 28.7% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in Georgia earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,248 per paycheck, or $58,449 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and Georgia taxes $3,144.
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This calculator estimates your yearly tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms, so individual paychecks can differ slightly. It doesn't include tax credits such as the Child Tax Credit.
Common questions
What is Georgia's income tax rate for 2026?
A flat 4.99%, down from 5.19% in 2025. The cut applies to the whole 2026 tax year.
What is Georgia's standard deduction for 2026?
$12,000 for single filers and heads of household, and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly.
Will Georgia's tax rate keep falling?
The law allows further cuts of 0.125 percentage points a year toward 3.99%, if state revenue targets are met.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
About $58,449 a year, or $2,248 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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