Georgia paycheck calculator
Georgia has a flat 5.19% state income tax. Enter your hourly wage below to estimate your Georgiatake-home pay after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state income tax.
Paycheck calculator
Estimated take-home pay
$1,616.99every two weeks
$42,042 a year ·$3,503 a month
| Gross pay | $52,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | −$4,060.00 |
| Georgia income tax | −$1,920.30 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$3,224.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$754.00 |
| Additional Medicare (0.9%) | −$0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | −$0.00 |
| Net (take-home) | $42,041.70 |
Effective tax + FICA rate: 19.2%· Marginal federal bracket: 12%
Estimate only. Excludes local/city taxes, employer benefit elections, W-4 adjustments, and other withholdings. Your actual paycheck will differ. This is not tax advice.
Georgia income tax rules (2026)
Georgia applies a flat 5.19% rate. A standard deduction of $15,000 (single) is applied first.
Flat 5.19% under Georgia's converted flat tax, applied after the state standard deduction (Single/Head of household $15,000, MFJ $30,000). Georgia eliminated the personal exemption in the flat-tax conversion.
Source: Georgia Department of Revenue, 2026 Employer's Tax Guide (rate 5.19%) and Georgia standard deduction increases. https://dor.georgia.gov/georgia-standard-deductions-increases · Verified 2026-06-01. See ourmethodology for all figures.
Take-home pay by wage in Georgia
Single filer, 40 hours a week, 2026 rates.
| Hourly | Gross / yr | Take-home / yr |
|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,408 |
| $16/hr | $33,280 | $27,972 |
| $17/hr | $35,360 | $29,535 |
| $18/hr | $37,440 | $31,098 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,225 |
| $22/hr | $45,760 | $37,352 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $42,042 |
| $28/hr | $58,240 | $46,732 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $49,858 |
| $35/hr | $72,800 | $57,045 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $63,822 |
| $45/hr | $93,600 | $70,598 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $77,375 |
| $60/hr | $124,800 | $90,868 |
| $75/hr | $156,000 | $110,574 |
Frequently asked questions
- Does Georgia have a state income tax?
- Yes. Georgia charges a flat 5.19% on taxable wages. Flat 5.19% under Georgia's converted flat tax, applied after the state standard deduction (Single/Head of household $15,000, MFJ $30,000). Georgia eliminated the personal exemption in the flat-tax conversion.
- How much is $20 an hour after taxes in Georgia?
- About $34,225 a year, or $2,852 a month take-home, for a single filer at 40 hours a week — an effective rate of 17.7%.
- What taxes come out of my paycheck in Georgia?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), Medicare (1.45%), and Georgia state income tax. Local city taxes are not included in this estimate.