Georgia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Last updated: 2026-10-07 · Georgia figures checked against official sources on 2026-10-07
Georgia withholds a flat 4.99% state income tax in 2026 using its own formula and your Form G-4. On a $50,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single employee keeps about $1,561.88 per check: $146.92 federal, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $67.17 Georgia income tax come out of $1,923.08.
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Paycheck breakdown · 2026 · Georgia
| Item | This check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| Gross pay | $1,923.08 | $50,000 |
| − Federal income tax | −$146.92 | −$3,820 |
| − Social Security (6.2%) | −$119.23 | −$3,100 |
| − Medicare (1.45%) | −$27.88 | −$725 |
| − Georgia income taxState formula | −$67.17 | −$1,746 |
| Net pay | $1,561.88 | $40,609 |
How federal withholding was figured (Pub. 15-T Worksheet 1A)
| 1a | Taxable wages this pay period | $1,923.08 |
| 1b | Pay periods per year | 26 |
| 1c | Annualized wages | $50,000.08 |
| 1d | Step 4(a) other income | $0.00 |
| 1f | Step 4(b) deductions | $0.00 |
| 1g | Standard adjustment ($12,900 MFJ / $8,600 other) | $8,600.00 |
| 2a | Adjusted Annual Wage Amount | $41,400.08 |
| 2b–2d | Row: at least $19,900 → $1,240.00 + 12% of the excess (standard single schedule) | |
| 2g | Annual tentative withholding | $3,820.01 |
| 2h | ÷ pay periods | $146.92 |
| 3b | Step 3 credits per period | −$0.00 |
| 4a | Extra withholding (Step 4(c)) | $0.00 |
| 4b | Federal income tax to withhold | $146.92 |
How Georgia withholding was figured
Georgia 2026 Employer's Tax Guide, Table F percentage method
| Annualized state wages ($1,923.08 × 26) | $50,000.08 |
| Standard deduction (G-4 status A) | −$15,000.00 |
| Allowances 0 × $5,000.00 | −$0.00 |
| × 4.99% | $1,746.50 |
| Annual withholding ÷ 26 pay periods | $67.17 |
- HB 463 (signed May 11, 2026) cut the rate to 4.99% retroactive to Jan. 1; employers could keep 5.19% until May 11.
What the employer pays on top
| Social Security match (6.2%) | $119.23 |
| Medicare match (1.45%) | $27.88 |
| FUTA (0.6% of the first $7,000) | $11.54 |
| Federal employer taxes this check | $158.65 |
Plus state unemployment, paid-leave employer shares and workers' comp — payroll cost calculator has every state's 2026 rates.
Georgia take-home pay examples (2026)
Paid biweekly, 2026 W-4 with only the filing status, no pre-tax deductions or local tax; Georgia certificate — single: G-4 marital status: A — single; G-4 allowances (dependents + adjustments): 0; married: G-4 marital status: C — married joint, one working; G-4 allowances (dependents + adjustments): 0. Computed with the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary · filing status | Gross / check | Federal | Soc. Sec. + Medicare | Georgia tax | Net / check | Net / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 · single | $1,923.08 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $67.17 | $1,561.88 | $40,609 |
| $50,000 · married, one income | $1,923.08 | $68.46 | $147.11 | $38.38 | $1,669.13 | $43,397 |
| $100,000 · single | $3,846.15 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $163.13 | $2,882.25 | $74,939 |
| $100,000 · married, one income | $3,846.15 | $293.85 | $294.23 | $134.35 | $3,123.72 | $81,217 |
Georgia income tax rates for 2026
2026: HB 463 (signed May 11, 2026; retroactive to Jan 1, 2026): rate cut from 5.19% to 4.99%; standard deduction raised to $15,000 (single/HOH/MFS) and $30,000 (MFJ); dependent exemption raised from $4,000 to $5,000; new $1,750 qualified overtime and $1,750 qualified cash tips subtractions (tax years 2026-2028). Employers withheld at 5.19% (2025 constants) until the change and could switch to 4.99% starting May 11, 2026 (Guide p.3). HB 1199 (2026) conformed Georgia to the IRC as of Jan 1, 2026 but decoupled from the federal tips/overtime exemptions.
All filing statuses
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Over $0 | 4.99% |
- Standard deduction
- $15,000 single · $30,000 married jointly · $15,000 head of household
- Personal exemption
- $0 / $5,000 per dependent deduction
Credits, phase-outs and other Georgia rules
- Flat 4.99% on Georgia taxable income for tax year 2026 (HB 463, the Georgia Economic Growth and Tax Relief Act of 2026, signed May 11, 2026, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026). 2026 Employer's Withholding Tax Guide (Rev. Sept 2026) p.3.
- Standard deduction 2026: $15,000 single / head of household / married filing separately; $30,000 married filing jointly (up from $12,000/$24,000). Guide p.3; DOR Important Tax Updates page.
- No personal exemption: since the 2024 flat-tax conversion Georgia allows only the standard deduction plus a dependent exemption. Dependent exemption raised from $4,000 to $5,000 for 2026 (Guide p.3). The 2026 percentage method (Table F, Guide p.52) contains only a standard deduction and a per-dependent allowance; no personal allowance.
- New for 2026-2028: subtraction of up to $1,750 of qualified overtime compensation and up to $1,750 of qualified cash tips (Georgia did NOT adopt the federal OBBBA tips/overtime deductions). Reporting these amounts does not reduce withholding or W-2 Box 16 wages (Guide pp.3-5; DOR Important Tax Updates).
- Retirement income exclusion (not modeled by a wage-only calc): up to $35,000 per person age 62-64 (or permanently disabled) and $65,000 per person age 65+, of which up to $5,000 may be earned income (2025 IT-511 booklet, Subtractions section; 2026 booklet not yet published).
- Georgia also has a low income credit (Form 500 line 17, IT-511 worksheet) — small; not quantified here.
All 51 jurisdictions side by side: 2026 state income tax rates.
How Georgia withholding works
Employee form: Form G-4 (Rev. 06/03/26) Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
Employer guide: Georgia DOR Employer's Withholding Tax Guide 2026 (revised September 2026) — Percentage Method Table F, p.52; tax tables pp.31-50
Percentage method: (wages − per-period standard deduction for G-4 marital status letter [A single/D HOH: $15,000/yr; B MFS or MFJ both working: $15,000/yr; C MFJ one spouse working: $30,000/yr] − (G-4 line 4 dependent allowances + line 5 Georgia adjustment allowances) × $5,000/yr per allowance, prorated per period) × 4.99%, plus G-4 line 6 additional withholding. No G-4: employer may use federal W-4 info if sufficient, otherwise single with zero allowances. Supplemental/bonus: 4.99% (5.19% before May 11, 2026). Federal W-4 does not drive GA withholding except as fallback.
Other deductions from a Georgia paycheck
Georgia has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026, so after income taxes the only required deductions are Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000).
Local income taxes in Georgia
No local income taxes on wages in Georgia.
Georgia paycheck FAQ
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
About $40,609 a year — $1,561.88 per biweekly paycheck — for a single filer with a basic 2026 W-4 and no pre-tax deductions: $146.92 federal income tax, $147.11 Social Security and Medicare, $67.17 Georgia income tax per check. A married couple filing jointly on one $50,000 income keeps about $43,397 ($1,669.13 per check).
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in Georgia?
About $74,939 for a single filer ($2,882.25 per biweekly check) and $81,217 for a married couple with one income ($3,123.72 per check); Georgia income tax takes $4,241 and $3,493 of that respectively. Add 401(k), health or HSA deductions in the calculator to see your exact number.
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
A single rate of 4.99%, after a standard deduction of $15,000 single / $30,000 joint and a personal exemption ($0 / $5,000 per dependent deduction). HB 463 (signed May 11, 2026.
Which form controls Georgia withholding?
Your Form G-4 (Rev. 06/03/26) Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate. Employers apply Georgia DOR Employer's Withholding Tax Guide 2026 (revised September 2026) — Percentage Method Table F, p.52; tax tables pp.31-50. Changing your federal W-4 does not change your Georgia withholding.
Are there local income taxes in Georgia?
No local income taxes on wages in Georgia.
What else comes out of a Georgia paycheck besides income tax?
Only Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000) — Georgia has no employee-paid state disability, paid-leave or unemployment premium in 2026 — and any benefits you elect.
How are bonuses withheld in Georgia?
Federal: a flat 22% or the aggregate method (37% above $1 million). Georgia: Supplemental/bonus: 4.
Does Georgia tax 401(k) contributions or health premiums?
Georgia follows the federal treatment for wage withholding: traditional 401(k)/403(b)/457(b) deferrals and cafeteria-plan items (health premiums, HSA, FSA) reduce the wages Georgia taxes.
More for Georgia employers and employees
Official Sources
Figures checked against these sources on 2026-10-07- Georgia DOR — 2026 Employer's Withholding Tax Guide (Rev. Sept 2026)
- Georgia DOR — Important Tax Updates (2026 Income Tax Changes)
- Georgia Form G-4 (Rev. 06/03/26)
- Georgia 2025 IT-511 Individual Income Tax Booklet
- Georgia DOR — 2025 Employer's Tax Guide (June 2025)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — federal withholding
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — FICA
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