Wilkes-Barre Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Wilkes-Barre, 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 · Wilkes-Barre: $28.85
Annual take-home: $60,843 on $75,000 gross · 81% of gross
Includes Wilkes-Barre 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 |
| Wilkes-Barre 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. Wilkes-Barre local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Wilkes-Barre's local income tax works
Wilkes-Barre 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.
Wilkes-Barre vs. Pennsylvania state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Pennsylvania's own state income tax (separate from Wilkes-Barre'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, Wilkes-Barre ranks #10 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Philadelphia and the lowest is Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Pennsylvania state tax $1,842, Wilkes-Barre 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, Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Wilkes-Barre based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Pennsylvania's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Wilkes-Barre are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Wilkes-Barre local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Wilkes-Barre's local income tax?
Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre?
About $47,948 a year ($1844.15 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Wilkes-Barre's local tax of $600.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Wilkes-Barre?
About $75,110 a year ($2888.85 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Pennsylvania state tax and Wilkes-Barre's local tax of $1,000.
Is Wilkes-Barre's local tax the same as Pennsylvania's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Pennsylvania state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Wilkes-Barre's local tax (a flat 1.00% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Wilkes-Barre's local tax higher or lower than other Pennsylvania jurisdictions?
Wilkes-Barre ranks #10 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 Wilkes-Barre'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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