Georgia taxes and pay, 2026
The numbers that decide what you keep in Georgia, and a calculator for each one. Updated November 15, 2026.
| Georgia at a glance | 2026 |
|---|---|
| State income tax | 4.99% |
| State tax on a $60,000 salary | $2,246 |
| Local income taxes | — |
| Take-home pay on $60,000 | $48,145 |
| Rank for take-home pay | 33rd of 51 |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 an hour (federal) |
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How Georgia taxes wages
Georgia taxes wages at a flat 4.99%.
- Standard deduction (single): $15,000
Take-home pay in Georgia by salary
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,073 | $2,756 |
| $60,000 | $48,145 | $4,012 |
| $80,000 | $61,867 | $5,156 |
| $100,000 | $74,939 | $6,245 |
| $150,000 | $107,055 | $8,921 |
Georgia and its neighbors
| State | Income tax | Take-home on $60,000 | Minimum wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 4.99% | $48,145 | $7.25 |
| Alabama | 2%–5% | $47,881 | $7.25 |
| Florida | none | $50,390 | $15.00 |
| North Carolina | 3.99% | $48,505 | $7.25 |
| South Carolina | 1.99%–5.21% | $48,728 | $7.25 |
| Tennessee | none | $50,390 | $7.25 |
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