Erie Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax

Erie, 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 Erie 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 · Erie: $28.85

Annual take-home: $60,843 on $75,000 gross · 81% of gross

Includes Erie local income tax.

Take-home 81% Federal 10% Soc. Sec. 6% Medicare 1% Local 1%
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
LinePer paycheckAnnual
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
Erie 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. Erie local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →

How Erie's local income tax works

Erie 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.

Erie vs. Pennsylvania state tax and neighboring jurisdictions

Pennsylvania's own state income tax (separate from Erie'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, Erie ranks #8 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Philadelphia and the lowest is Wilkes-Barre.

Erie paycheck example (2026, single filer)

$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Pennsylvania state tax $1,842, Erie 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, Erie 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 Erie's local income tax

This tax applies to residents of Erie based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Pennsylvania's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Erie are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).

Erie local tax — frequently asked questions

How much is Erie's local income tax?

Erie 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 Erie?

About $47,948 a year ($1844.15 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Erie's local tax of $600.

What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Erie?

About $75,110 a year ($2888.85 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Erie's local tax of $1,000.

Is Erie's local tax the same as Pennsylvania's state income tax?

No — they're separate. Pennsylvania state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Erie's local tax (a flat 1.00% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.

Is Erie's local tax higher or lower than other Pennsylvania jurisdictions?

Erie ranks #8 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 Erie'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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