Calculate your take-home pay in Lancaster, Pennsylvania including the 1.1% local income tax on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate.
| Salary | City Tax | Take-Home (with city tax) | Take-Home (without) | City Tax Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $550 | $40,270 | $40,820 | $46 |
| $75,000 | $825 | $58,410 | $59,235 | $69 |
| $100,000 | $1,100 | $74,955 | $76,055 | $92 |
| $125,000 | $1,375 | $91,451 | $92,826 | $115 |
| $150,000 | $1,650 | $107,496 | $109,146 | $138 |
| $200,000 | $2,200 | $140,547 | $142,747 | $183 |
Lancaster levies a 1.1% local income tax on both residents and non-residents earning income in the city. This is in addition to Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax, bringing the combined state and local rate to 4.17%.
Relatively low EIT rate.
The local tax applies to earned income including wages, salaries, and in most cases net self-employment income. Investment income, pensions, and Social Security are typically exempt from local income taxes.
The 1.1% local tax is applied on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Lancaster's local tax costs approximately $1,100/year — that's $92/month or $42 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Lancaster. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Lancaster.
Lancaster charges a 1.1% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $1,100/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Lancaster taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 1.1%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate, Lancaster's 1.1% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 25.0%.
Yes, local income taxes are deductible as part of your state and local tax (SALT) deduction if you itemize. However, the SALT deduction is capped at $10,000 ($5,000 for married filing separately), which limits the benefit for many taxpayers.