Pittsburgh Income Tax Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania including the 3% local income tax on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate.
How Pittsburgh's 3% Tax Hits at Different Salaries
| Salary | City Tax | Take-Home (with city tax) | Take-Home (without) | City Tax Cost/Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,500 | $39,320 | $40,820 | $125 |
| $75,000 | $2,250 | $56,985 | $59,235 | $188 |
| $100,000 | $3,000 | $73,055 | $76,055 | $250 |
| $125,000 | $3,750 | $89,076 | $92,826 | $313 |
| $150,000 | $4,500 | $104,646 | $109,146 | $375 |
| $200,000 | $6,000 | $136,747 | $142,747 | $500 |
Pittsburgh Local Income Tax: What You Need to Know
Pittsburgh's combined local income tax is 3.0% for residents — 1.0% city tax plus 2.0% school district tax. Non-residents working in Pittsburgh pay only the 1.0% city portion.
Combined with Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% state rate, Pittsburgh residents pay 6.07% in total state and local income tax. This is higher than Philadelphia suburbs but lower than Philadelphia itself.
The earned income tax applies to wages, salaries, and net profits from self-employment. Investment income, retirement distributions, and Social Security are not subject to the local tax.
The 3% local tax is applied on top of Pennsylvania's 3.07% state income tax and federal income tax. On a $100,000 salary, Pittsburgh's local tax costs approximately $3,000/year — that's $250/month or $115 per biweekly paycheck.
This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in Pittsburgh. Even if you commute from outside the city, you owe the local tax on wages earned within Pittsburgh.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pittsburgh charges a 3% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary, this costs approximately $3,000/year. This tax applies to both residents and non-residents earning income in the city.
Partially. Pittsburgh taxes non-residents on income earned within the city at 3%. You'd need to both live and work outside the city to avoid it entirely.
Including Pennsylvania's 3.07% state rate, Pittsburgh's 3% local rate, and federal taxes, a $100K earner pays an effective rate of approximately 26.9%.
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.