Georgia paycheck calculator
Georgia's 4.99% income tax leaves a $75,000 salary about $57,850 a year in take-home, after 2026 federal and FICA taxes.
Georgia tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
Median household income
Flat 4.99% state income tax (2026).
Common questions about Georgia pay
Does Georgia have a state income tax?
Yes. Flat 4.99% state income tax (2026). On a $75,000 salary that is about $3,743/year in Georgia state income tax in this estimate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Georgia?
About $57,850/year ($2,225 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer, after roughly $7,670 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $3,743 Georgia state tax. Adjust the calculator for your salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in Georgia?
The Georgia minimum wage is $7.25 per hour (the federal floor). At full time (about 2,080 hours a year) that is roughly $15,080 gross per year.
Georgia payroll quirks to know
Things the calculator above does not capture, drawn from state revenue departments and official sources.
- Georgia moved from graduated brackets to a flat rate in 2024 and has stepped it down each year since, reaching 4.99% for 2026 (HB 1437, 2022).
- Georgia conforms to federal AGI, so 401(k) pre-tax contributions also reduce Georgia taxable income.
- Georgia standard deduction ($12,000 single / $24,000 married, 2025) matches the pre-OBBBA federal amounts.
- The 4.99% floor originally legislated for 2029 was reached early; further cuts depend on revenue triggers.
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