Georgia rules
How Georgia taxes your paycheck in 2026
Georgia moved from a six-bracket system to a flat tax that is scheduled to decline each year. For 2026 the Georgia Department of Revenue applies a single 5.19% rate after subtracting a sizeable state standard deduction, so lower earners keep a higher share than the headline rate suggests.
The 5.19% flat rate and the standard deduction
Georgia's flat rate applies to your Georgia taxable income — your wages minus the state standard deduction of about $12,000 (single) or $24,000 (married filing jointly) for 2026. Because that deduction shields the first chunk of income, your effective state rate is meaningfully below 5.19% at lower salaries.
| Gross salary | GA state tax (≈5.19%) | Est. take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | ~$1,972 | ~$40,100 |
| $65,000 | ~$2,751 | ~$50,700 |
| $100,000 | ~$4,568 | ~$74,600 |
| $150,000 | ~$7,163 | ~$106,300 |
After the state standard deduction. Single filer, 2026 federal brackets and FICA.
Comparing Georgia to other states
At 5.19%, Georgia sits a touch above flat-tax North Carolina and Illinois, but well below progressive California. Compare with no-tax neighbor Florida or fellow Southeast state South Carolina.
Questions
Georgia salary calculator FAQ
What is the Georgia income tax rate for 2026?
Georgia has a flat individual income tax of 5.19% for 2026, applied after a state standard deduction (about $12,000 single / $24,000 married filing jointly). The rate is on a legislated path to decline toward 4.99% in future years.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Georgia?
A Georgia paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare and the flat 5.19% state income tax. On a $65,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 24% to 26%.
Does Georgia have a standard deduction?
Yes. Georgia provides a state standard deduction of roughly $12,000 for single filers and $24,000 for married couples filing jointly in 2026, which is subtracted before the 5.19% flat rate applies.
What is the take-home pay on $65,000 in Georgia?
A single filer earning $65,000 in Georgia takes home roughly $50,700 a year after federal tax, FICA and the 5.19% state income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.
- Sources: Georgia Department of Revenue (2026 flat 5.19%; standard deduction) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 9, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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