Reading 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 Reading's Local Income Tax?
Reading levies a earned income tax on earned wages at 3.8% for residents. Resident earned income tax on wages and compensation. According to https://www.readingpa.gov/, the Reading earned income tax rate for residents is 3.8% as of 2026.
How Much Does Reading's Local Tax Cost?
| Annual Salary | Estimated Local Tax (3.8%) | Monthly Local Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,520 | $127 |
| $60,000 | $2,280 | $190 |
| $75,000 | $2,850 | $238 |
| $100,000 | $3,800 | $317 |
| $150,000 | $5,700 | $475 |
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 Reading 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 Reading's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Reading resident earned income tax generally applies to resident wages. Verify current sourcing rules with the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
3.8% earned income tax for residents. Source: https://www.readingpa.gov/.
Residents of Reading and workers who earn wages from work performed in Reading may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with https://www.readingpa.gov/.
An estimated $2,850 per year ($238 per month) at the 3.8% 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.