Georgia take-home pay on $75,000
A single filer earning $75,000 in Georgia, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,254 per paycheck ($58,598 a year). Federal income tax is $7,670, Social Security and Medicare are $5,738, and Georgia income tax is $2,994 on $60,000 of state taxable income.
That's about $2,994 a year less than the same salary would take home in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Georgia income tax for 2026
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99%. HB 463 (2026) cut the rate to 4.99% retroactive to 1 Jan 2026; Georgia DOR's revised 2026 employer guide lists a $15,000 / $30,000 standard deduction. Some outside sources date the deduction increase to 2027 — confirm with DOR.
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 4.99% | Over $0 |
- Single: standard deduction $15,000
- Married jointly: standard deduction $30,000
Other Georgia paycheck deductions
Georgia has no state payroll programs that come out of employees' pay — only federal Social Security and Medicare.
Local taxes: No local income taxes.
Sources: dor.georgia.gov · news.bloombergtax.com · irs.gov
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An estimate for a simple W-2 filer, not tax or payroll advice. Your pay stub and W-4 settings are the final word.