Frequently asked questions
- Does Atlanta have a city income tax?
- No. Atlanta does not impose a city-level income tax on wages. Same for the rest of Georgia. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA + Georgia state.
- What is the Georgia state income tax rate?
- Georgia recently moved to a flat tax: 5.39% as of 2025 (down from 5.49%), with a planned step-down to 5.19% in 2026 contingent on state revenue targets. Verify with the Georgia Department of Revenue for the rate that applies to your tax year.
- Does Georgia have SDI or PFL?
- No. Georgia does not have a state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Your paycheck has federal + Georgia state tax + FICA only.
- What lines should I expect on an Atlanta paycheck?
- On top of the federal trio — federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) — an Atlanta stub carries one state line: Georgia income tax at the flat 5.39% rate (stepping toward 5.19% if revenue triggers are met). There is no Atlanta or Fulton County wage tax. Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA or Section 125 health appear only when you elect them.
- I live in suburb Atlanta but work in downtown — anything different?
- No. Georgia state tax applies regardless of which Atlanta-area city or county you live in. No GA city imposes a separate municipal income tax.
USA · ATLANTA · 2026 · Educational only
Atlanta Paycheck Calculator
Atlanta has no city income tax. Georgia is a flat-tax state at ~5.39% (stepping down to 5.19% if revenue targets are met). No GA SDI or PFL programs. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA + GA state.
Federal + FICA + Georgia flat
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,288.42
Estimated take-home (annual): $59,498.80
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Source
Georgia state tax rate. Source: Georgia Department of Revenue.
Common questions
- Does Atlanta have a city income tax?
- No. Atlanta does not impose a city-level income tax on wages. Same for the rest of Georgia. Your paycheck math is federal + FICA + Georgia state.
- What is the Georgia state income tax rate?
- Georgia recently moved to a flat tax: 5.39% as of 2025 (down from 5.49%), with a planned step-down to 5.19% in 2026 contingent on state revenue targets. Verify with the Georgia Department of Revenue for the rate that applies to your tax year.
- Does Georgia have SDI or PFL?
- No. Georgia does not have a state-mandated SDI or Paid Family Leave program. Your paycheck has federal + Georgia state tax + FICA only.
- What lines should I expect on an Atlanta paycheck?
- On top of the federal trio — federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%) — an Atlanta stub carries one state line: Georgia income tax at the flat 5.39% rate (stepping toward 5.19% if revenue triggers are met). There is no Atlanta or Fulton County wage tax. Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, FSA or Section 125 health appear only when you elect them.
- I live in suburb Atlanta but work in downtown — anything different?
- No. Georgia state tax applies regardless of which Atlanta-area city or county you live in. No GA city imposes a separate municipal income tax.
Related
PayslipIQ provides educational information and estimated calculations only. It does not provide tax, legal, financial, accounting, employment, benefits, or payroll advice. PayslipIQ is not a CPA firm, law firm, financial advisor, payroll provider, or tax authority. Always verify your paycheck, deductions, withholdings, and tax position with your employer's payroll department, a qualified CPA, the IRS, your state tax authority, or another appropriately qualified professional. Calculations are estimates; your actual paycheck may differ based on factors specific to your employer, location, benefits elections, and personal tax situation.