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A bonus paid in Pennsylvania is withheld at the flat 22% federal supplemental rate in 2026 (37% on amounts above $1 million), plus FICA of 7.65% and a flat 3.07% Pennsylvania income tax. That is roughly 32.7% withheld up front: withholding, not your final tax bill.

How are bonuses taxed in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, bonus withholding is typically 22% federal (the supplemental rate) plus 3.07% Pennsylvania income tax plus 7.65% FICA: about 32.7% up front. Withholding isn't your final tax: at filing time a bonus is ordinary income, so any over-withholding comes back as a refund. Against the 6 states Pennsylvania borders, the same a $10,000 bonus is worth $6,728 here: Ohio keeps $32 more ($6,760), Maryland leaves $168 less ($6,560), West Virginia leaves $175 less ($6,553), New York leaves $276 less ($6,452), Delaware leaves $353 less ($6,375) and New Jersey leaves $364 less ($6,364). Ohio is the only border worth crossing for the tax alone.

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Your bonus take-home

$3,364

from $5,000 bonusFor a $5,000 bonus · Pennsylvania · single

Take-home 67%Taxes 33%
Bonus amount$5,000
Federal tax−$1,100
State tax−$154
Social Security−$310
Medicare−$73
Net bonus$3,364

Estimate based on 2026 federal and Pennsylvania tax rules updated Oct 2026 How we calculate

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Most common: a flat 22% federal rate is withheld on the bonus.

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What a bonus is actually worth in Pennsylvania

On top of a $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania, here is what each extra dollar survives federal tax, Pennsylvania income tax and FICA in 2026:

BonusGrossPennsylvania taxYou keepShare kept
$5,000 bonus$5,000$154$3,36467.3%
$10,000 bonus$10,000$307$6,72867.3%
$25,000 bonus$25,000$768$16,82067.3%

Pennsylvania takes about 3.1% of that money on top of the 22% federal marginal rate and 7.65% FICA.

How Pennsylvania ranks on bonuses

Across all 50 states and DC, Pennsylvania ranks 15th for what a $10,000 bonus leaves in 2026. That is $163 more than the median state ($6,565), and $711 more than California, where the same a $10,000 bonus leaves $6,017.

The best outcome anywhere is $7,035 in Alaska and the other states with no wage income tax, $307 more than Pennsylvania keeps.

Pennsylvania bonuses against the states next door

Crossing a state line changes what the same bonus is worth without changing what you are paid. Here is a $10,000 bonus in Pennsylvania against the states it borders:

StateState income taxYou keepvs Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania$307$6,728—
Delaware$660$6,375$353 less
Maryland$475$6,560$168 less
New Jersey$629$6,364$364 less
New York$540$6,452$276 less
Ohio$275$6,760$32 more
West Virginia$482$6,553$175 less

Local income tax on bonuses in Pennsylvania

6 jurisdictions in Pennsylvania levy an income tax of their own on top of the state rate. The calculator above does not include them, so add this if you live or work in one:

JurisdictionResident rateCost on $85,000
Philadelphia3.735%$3,175
Reading3.60%$3,060
Scranton3.40%$2,890
Pittsburgh3.00%$2,550
Allentown1.975%$1,679
Erie1.65%$1,403

How Pennsylvania bonus withholding works

Short answer: your employer withholds a flat 22% for federal income tax (the supplemental rate), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% income tax: about 32.7% of a Pennsylvania bonus withheld up front. Bonuses aren't actually taxed at a higher rate, though: at tax time they're ordinary income, and any over-withholding comes back in your refund. Here's how each piece works.

  • Federal supplemental rate: Most employers withhold federal income tax from bonuses at a flat 22%, $2,200 on a $10,000 bonus, or 37% above $1 million a year, regardless of your regular bracket.
  • Pennsylvania flat tax: Pennsylvania taxes bonuses like all other wages at its flat 3.07% rate: there's no separate state bonus rate. Local income taxes in some Pennsylvania cities or counties are not included.
  • FICA taxes still apply: Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% for high earners) come out of a bonus like any wage: $765 on $10,000.
  • Over-withholding is common: The flat 22% federal rate is often higher than your actual effective rate, and the difference comes back as a refund. In Pennsylvania the whole $10,000 nets $6,728 once state tax and FICA are in.

Your actual bonus tax depends on your total annual income, not the bonus alone: these figures assume a $75,000 Pennsylvania salary. Enter your own numbers above for an estimate that fits your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically about 32.7%: a flat 22% federal supplemental withholding, 3.07% Pennsylvania income tax, and 7.65% FICA. Your actual tax owed depends on your full-year income and may be lower: the difference comes back as a refund when you file.

The IRS requires employers to withhold federal income tax from supplemental wages (including bonuses) at a flat 22% rate for amounts up to $1 million, rising to 37% above that. Your employer may alternatively add the bonus to your regular paycheck and withhold using the aggregate method. Worked through for Pennsylvania: a $10,000 bonus keeps $6,728: 67.3% of it, after $307 of Pennsylvania income tax.

It depends on your total annual income and tax bracket. If the 22% flat withholding rate is higher than your actual effective rate on the bonus, you'll get the difference back as a refund; if you're in a higher bracket, you may owe more. On a $75,000 salary in Pennsylvania, a bonus is taxed at about 22% federally plus 3.1% to Pennsylvania, so the 22% flat rate is close to the mark at that income.

Yes: as regular income. Pennsylvania taxes all wage income, including bonuses, at its flat 3.07% rate; there is no separate state bonus rate. Local income taxes in some Pennsylvania cities or counties are not included.

Splitting a bonus across pay periods can reduce withholding if your employer uses the aggregate method, which annualizes your income, but it changes the timing, not the amount you ultimately owe. Where you live changes the amount: Pennsylvania ranks 15 of 51 on what a $10,000 bonus leaves, against $6,565 in the median state and $6,017 in California.

Against the 6 states Pennsylvania borders, the same a $10,000 bonus is worth $6,728 here: Ohio keeps $32 more ($6,760), Maryland leaves $168 less ($6,560), West Virginia leaves $175 less ($6,553), New York leaves $276 less ($6,452), Delaware leaves $353 less ($6,375) and New Jersey leaves $364 less ($6,364). Ohio is the only border worth crossing for the tax alone.

Pennsylvania's local EIT rates vary by municipality and typically range from 0.5%-3.735%. Philadelphia has the highest at 3.735% for residents (3.425% for non-residents). Your paycheck will show a separate local income tax line item if you work in a city with EIT. Check with your employer or the local tax authority for the exact rate in your work location. The local EIT can double or triple your total tax burden depending on where you work.

If you work in Philadelphia, you pay Philadelphia's wage tax (3.425% for non-residents, 3.735% for residents) regardless of where you live. If you live in Philadelphia but work elsewhere, you pay the wage tax based on your residence. This creates a situation where your work location and residence both affect your tax burden, which can be complex if you work in one city and live in another.

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