Georgia Paycheck Calculator 2025
Georgia charges a flat 5.2% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,226.11
$57,879 per year · 77.2% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $312.08
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Georgia state income tax
- $125.76
- Take-home pay
- $2,226.11
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How taxes work in Georgia
Georgia levies a flat state income tax of 5.2%. Unlike a progressive system, the same rate applies to all of your taxable income rather than rising as you earn more.
Georgia applies a standard deduction of about $12,000 for single filers before the tax is calculated.
On top of this 5.2% state tax, every Georgia paycheck also has federal income tax and FICA (6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare) withheld.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Georgia
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Georgia. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $47,757 per year — 79.6% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,162 | $199 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Georgia state income tax | $2,491 | $96 |
| Take-home pay | $47,757 | $1,837 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Georgia charges a flat 5.2% state income tax, withheld on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the Georgia income tax rate?
Georgia uses a single flat rate of 5.2% on taxable income. The same rate applies regardless of how much you earn.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Georgia withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.