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Georgia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Georgia has a flat 4.99% state income tax in 2026.
Enter your salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and Georgia withholding on every paycheck.
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Estimated take-home
per biweekly pay · $59,170 / yr
Example take-home pay in Georgia
A single filer earning $70,000 in Georgia takes home about $55,181/year ($2,122.34 per biweekly paycheck).
Single filer, no 401(k) or pre-tax health premium.
Georgia state income tax details
Flat state tax rate
4.99%
State standard deduction
$12,000
Single · $24,000 married filing jointly
Breakdown
Effective tax rate 20.6% of gross
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Georgia paycheck questions
What is Georgia's income tax rate in 2026?
Georgia applies a flat 4.99% state income tax in 2026.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Georgia levies a state individual income tax, which is withheld from your paycheck alongside federal income tax and FICA.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Georgia?
Your paycheck in Georgia has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45% of wages, and Georgia state income tax at a flat 4.99%.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Georgia?
A single filer earning $75,000 in Georgia takes home about $58,449 per year, or $2,248.03 per biweekly paycheck, in 2026.
What is Georgia's state standard deduction for 2026?
Georgia allows a state standard deduction of $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly in 2026.
Sources: Georgia DOR 2026 / Tax Foundation, IRS, SSA. Tax year 2026. Last verified 2026-02-11.