Georgia paycheck calculator
Take-home pay in Georgia after federal, FICA and Georgia income tax, 2026 rules.
Estimate with 2026 federal rules and each state's latest published rates, not tax advice. Calculated in your browser: nothing you type is sent anywhere.
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,508.91
$39,231.67 a year · 18.6% of gross in taxes
- Take-home 81%
- Federal tax 7%
- Social Security and Medicare 8%
- Georgia taxes 3%
| Line | Paycheck | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $1,852.81 | $48,173.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$138.49 | −$3,600.76 |
| Social Security | −$114.87 | −$2,986.73 |
| Medicare | −$26.87 | −$698.51 |
| Georgia income tax | −$63.67 | −$1,655.33 |
| Take-home | $1,508.91 | $39,231.67 |
Georgia taxes on a paycheck
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99%.
- Taxed income: wages after pre-tax 401(k) and health premiums.
- Standard deduction: $15,000 single, $30,000 married filing jointly.
Take-home pay in Georgia by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health premium.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | Georgia | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $749 | $25,537 | $982.17 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,248 | $33,073 | $1,272.02 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,747 | $40,609 | $1,561.88 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,246 | $48,145 | $1,851.70 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,994 | $58,599 | $2,253.79 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $4,242 | $74,939 | $2,882.25 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,737 | $107,055 | $4,117.48 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $9,232 | $139,696 | $5,372.90 |
Typical Georgia wages after taxes
Hourly wages paid in Georgia (May 2025), full time for a year, single filer.
| Wage level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia, 25th percentile | $35,693 | $29,827 | $1,147.19 |
| Georgia, median | $48,173 | $39,232 | $1,508.91 |
| Georgia, 75th percentile | $77,563 | $60,274 | $2,318.21 |
| Atlanta area, median | $51,168 | $41,489 | $1,595.72 |
| Warner Robins area, median | $48,610 | $39,561 | $1,521.57 |
| Savannah area, median | $47,237 | $38,526 | $1,481.79 |
| Chattanooga area, median | $46,696 | $38,119 | $1,466.11 |
| Hinesville area, median | $46,675 | $38,103 | $1,465.49 |
| Augusta area, median | $45,989 | $37,586 | $1,445.60 |
| Gainesville area, median | $45,906 | $37,523 | $1,443.20 |
| Macon area, median | $45,157 | $36,959 | $1,421.50 |
Georgia and nearby states
Median hourly wage (BLS, May 2025) and take-home pay a year, single filer. On $60,000, against $48,145 in Georgia: Alabama $239 less, Florida $2,246 more, North Carolina $360 more, South Carolina $867 more, Tennessee $2,246 more.
| State | Median wage | $40,000 | $60,000 | $100,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $23.16/h | $33,073 | $48,145 | $74,939 |
| Alabama | $21.96/h | $32,716 | $47,906 | $75,104 |
| Florida | $23.02/h | $34,320 | $50,390 | $79,180 |
| North Carolina | $23.06/h | $33,233 | $48,505 | $75,699 |
| South Carolina | $22.35/h | $33,823 | $49,012 | $75,718 |
| Tennessee | $22.78/h | $34,320 | $50,390 | $79,180 |
Paid by the hour? Use the Georgia hourly paycheck calculator, with overtime. All states: paycheck calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
$48,145 a year, or $1,851.70 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026: $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare, $2,246 to Georgia. That ranks Georgia number 33 of 51 for take-home on this salary.
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes: a flat 4.99% on taxable income. On $60,000 it comes to $2,246, 3.7% of gross pay.
What else comes out of a Georgia paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) everywhere. Georgia takes no state disability, paid leave or unemployment premium from employees.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Georgia?
At 40 hours a week, $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. A single filer in Georgia takes home $809.91 a week, $42,116 a year. See the Georgia hourly paycheck calculator for other wages and overtime.
What is the median paycheck in Georgia?
The median wage in Georgia is $23.16 an hour (BLS, May 2025), $48,173 a year full time. After taxes that is $39,232 a year, $1,508.91 every two weeks. Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA pays the highest metro median, $24.60 an hour.
What does a full-time minimum wage job take home in Georgia?
At $7.25 an hour (the federal minimum), 40 hours a week, $15,080 a year before tax and $13,922 after: $267.73 a week.
Do married couples pay less in Georgia?
On one salary of $77,563, the upper-quarter wage in Georgia, filing jointly leaves $64,308 against $60,274 single: $4,035 more a year, mostly from the wider federal brackets.