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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Bethlehem spans the Lehigh and Northampton county border and levies a 1% local Earned Income Tax, the standard statutory rate in Pennsylvania. The combined rate covers the city share and the Bethlehem Area School District share, withheld together at the source. Combined with Pennsylvania's 3.07% flat state tax, a Bethlehem resident pays about 4.07% in state plus local income tax on wages. The Local Services Tax also applies to those working within city limits. This calculator estimates 2026 take-home pay for a Bethlehem resident after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax, and the Bethlehem EIT. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA deductions.

$85,000 single filer take-home comparison

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

$65,200

Pennsylvania (no city tax)

$66,000

Texas (no income tax)

$68,600

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania take-home is -$800 vs the state-only figure and -$3,500 vs the no-income-tax baseline.

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania local tax breakdown

Local bracket schedule applied by the calculator for 2026.

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Bethlehem, Pennsylvania paycheck FAQ

How does Bethlehem's EIT compare to Allentown's, just a few miles away?
Bethlehem's 1% rate is meaningfully lower than Allentown's 1.975%. The difference is mostly in the school district share, since the city portions are similar. The two Lehigh Valley cities sit only a short drive apart but produce different paycheck math.
Does the Bethlehem rate apply to residents on both the Lehigh and Northampton county sides?
Yes. Bethlehem is a single municipality that spans two counties; the city EIT applies to all Bethlehem residents regardless of which county side they live on. The school district share is set by the Bethlehem Area School District.
Is Bethlehem's rate the statutory Pennsylvania minimum?
1% is the standard Pennsylvania municipal EIT cap under the original Act 511 framework. Most Pennsylvania municipalities sit at or near 1%, with higher rates appearing in financially distressed cities (such as Reading and Scranton) and in cities operating under home-rule provisions.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20