Pittsburgh Local Income Tax: What It Means for Your Paycheck (2026)
Calculator scope: ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Pennsylvania state income tax. Local income taxes are not included in the calculator.
What is Pittsburgh's Local Income Tax?
Pittsburgh levies a earned income tax on earned wages at 3.0% for residents. Resident earned income tax on wages and compensation. According to https://www.pghtax.com/, the Pittsburgh earned income tax rate for residents is 3.0% as of 2026.
How Much Does Pittsburgh's Local Tax Cost?
| Annual Salary | Estimated Local Tax (3.0%) | Monthly Local Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,200 | $100 |
| $60,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $75,000 | $2,250 | $188 |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $250 |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | $375 |
Estimated using the resident earned income tax rate.
These are estimates of the local tax component only. Your total paycheck deductions also include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Pennsylvania state income tax.
Calculate Your Federal and State Taxes
ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Pennsylvania state income tax for Pittsburgh residents. To estimate your take-home pay excluding local tax, use the Pennsylvania calculator and add the local tax amount from the table above for a full planning estimate.
Does Pittsburgh's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Pittsburgh resident earned income tax generally applies to wages earned by residents. Non-resident sourcing can depend on where work is performed and local rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
3.0% earned income tax for residents. Source: https://www.pghtax.com/.
Residents of Pittsburgh and workers who earn wages from work performed in Pittsburgh may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with https://www.pghtax.com/.
An estimated $2,250 per year ($188 per month) at the 3.0% rate. This is an estimate of the local component only.
No. ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Pennsylvania state income tax. Local income taxes are not included in the calculator.
Use the Pennsylvania calculator on ExactTakeHome for federal and state withholding, then subtract the estimated local tax from the table on this page for a planning estimate.