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Georgia Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Georgia applies a flat 5.19% state income tax to wage income, the result of a transition from a progressive bracket structure phased in over recent years. Further reductions to the flat rate are scheduled in upcoming tax years under enacted legislation, contingent on revenue triggers. Georgia has no State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. Atlanta and other Georgia cities do not levy a separate local income tax on wages, so for a typical Georgia wage earner the visible state and local income tax line is simply the state rate. Sales tax and property tax carry a significant share of state and local revenue, but those do not affect paycheck withholding. This calculator estimates 2026 Georgia take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and the state flat rate, with support for pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

A $85,000 salary in Georgia takes home approximately $4,400 less than the same salary in a no-income-tax state like Texas or Florida.

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Georgia's flat rate is scheduled to drop further under enacted law. The engine currently applies 5.19%; verify against the Georgia Department of Revenue's 2026 published rate before relying on the figure for tax planning.

Georgia state tax breakdown

Single-filer state income tax brackets used by the calculator for 2026.

Taxable IncomeRate
$0+5.19%

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Georgia paycheck FAQ

When did Georgia move to a flat rate?
Georgia phased out its old progressive schedule and adopted a single-rate structure starting with the 2024 tax year, set at 5.49% initially and stepping down on a schedule built into the enabling legislation.
Will the Georgia rate keep dropping?
Yes, under current law. The enacted reductions step the flat rate down further in upcoming tax years, conditional on revenue benchmarks. Check Georgia Department of Revenue guidance for the operative 2026 rate before filing.
Does Atlanta have a city income tax?
No. Atlanta and other Georgia cities do not levy a separate local income tax on wages. The visible state and local income tax line on a Georgia pay stub is the state rate alone.
Does Georgia have State Disability Insurance?
No. Georgia does not run a State Disability Insurance program funded by employee payroll. Workers who want short-term disability coverage typically obtain it through their employer or a private policy.

Take-home at common salaries for Georgia

Dedicated salary-anchor pages with a federal-state-FICA breakdown, vs-baseline callouts, and a calculator pre-set to that salary and Georgia.

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The Georgia paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20