Bethlehem Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania charges a flat 1.00% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Pennsylvania state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $1,000 a year in Bethlehem local tax, leaving $75,110/year take-home ($2888.85 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,340.10 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Bethlehem: $28.85
Annual take-home: $60,843 on $75,000 gross · 81% of gross
Includes Bethlehem local income tax.
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
| Line | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$295.00 | −$7,670 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$178.85 | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$41.83 | −$1,088 |
| Bethlehem local tax | −$28.85 | −$750 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,340.10 | $60,843 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Bethlehem local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Bethlehem's local income tax works
Bethlehem levies a flat 1.00% local income tax on top of Pennsylvania's state income tax — the same piggyback mechanism used across this jurisdiction. Because the rate is flat, your local tax is simply your taxable income multiplied by 1.00%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $600 a year; on $100,000, $1,000 a year.
Bethlehem vs. Pennsylvania state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Pennsylvania's own state income tax (separate from Bethlehem's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $3,070 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 10 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Pennsylvania, Bethlehem ranks #9 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Philadelphia and the lowest is Wilkes-Barre.
Bethlehem paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Pennsylvania state tax $1,842, Bethlehem local tax $600 → take-home $47,948/year ($1844.15 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Pennsylvania state tax $3,070, Bethlehem local tax $1,000 → take-home $75,110/year ($2888.85 biweekly).
These assume the standard deduction, no pre-tax 401(k)/health deductions and biweekly pay. Use the calculator above for your own salary, filing status and deductions.
Who pays Bethlehem's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Bethlehem based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Pennsylvania's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Bethlehem are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Bethlehem local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Bethlehem's local income tax?
Bethlehem charges a flat 1.00% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $1,000 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Bethlehem?
About $47,948 a year ($1844.15 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Bethlehem's local tax of $600.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Bethlehem?
About $75,110 a year ($2888.85 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Bethlehem's local tax of $1,000.
Is Bethlehem's local tax the same as Pennsylvania's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Pennsylvania state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Bethlehem's local tax (a flat 1.00% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Bethlehem's local tax higher or lower than other Pennsylvania jurisdictions?
Bethlehem ranks #9 of 10 local jurisdictions covered for Pennsylvania by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Philadelphia is the highest and Wilkes-Barre is the lowest.
How is Bethlehem's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Pennsylvania state tax) is multiplied by 1.00%.
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