Frequently asked questions
- What is the Pittsburgh EIT?
- Earned Income Tax under PA Act 32. Pittsburgh residents pay 3% (1% to the city + 2% to Pittsburgh Public Schools). Non-residents working in Pittsburgh pay 1% (city portion only). Administered through the local Tax Collection District; verify your exact rate using your PSD code.
- What is the LST?
- Pittsburgh Local Services Tax: $52/year ($1/week) for working in Pittsburgh, regardless of where you live. Phased out for low earners (under ~$12,000 annual). Withheld pro-rata each pay period.
- How is Pittsburgh different from Philadelphia?
- Both are PA cities but on different systems. Philadelphia is OUTSIDE PA Act 32 with its own EIT structure (3.74% resident / 3.43% non-resident). Pittsburgh is INSIDE Act 32 with the standard EIT structure (3% resident split between city and school district / 1% non-resident).
- I live in a suburb but work in Pittsburgh — what do I pay?
- You pay Pittsburgh 1% non-resident EIT on your Pittsburgh wages, plus the $52 LST. Your home municipality and school district typically receive their EIT separately. PA Act 32 ensures EIT goes to your residence under most circumstances; verify with the PA DCED PSD code finder.
- Does the calculator include the Pittsburgh lines?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and PA flat 3.07% in the main tool. For the Pittsburgh EIT, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "PA EIT municipality" and enter 3% (resident) or 1% (non-resident). The LST is not yet modelled in the estimator; subtract $52/26 = ~$2/biweekly check.
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Pittsburgh Paycheck Calculator
Pittsburgh follows PA Act 32. Residents pay 3% EIT (1% to the city + 2% to Pittsburgh Public Schools). Non-residents working in Pittsburgh pay 1%. Plus a $52/year Local Services Tax for working in the city. PA state flat 3.07% applies first.
Step 1 — federal + FICA + PA flat 3.07%
Paycheck calculator
Enter gross, state, and filing status. Estimates only.
Estimated take-home (per period)
$2,358.02
Estimated take-home (annual): $61,308.40
Educational only, not tax, legal, financial, or payroll advice. Verify with your payroll team, a CPA, the IRS, or your state tax authority.
Step 2 — add Pittsburgh EIT
Select "PA EIT municipality" below and enter your applicable rate: 3% if you live in Pittsburgh, or 1% if you work in Pittsburgh but live elsewhere. Add ~$2/biweekly for the $52 LST.
Local tax estimator
NYC resident income tax (top marginal). Nonresidents who work in NYC do not pay this.
Estimate only. Local income tax rules vary by residency, work location, school district, and special assessments. Some localities (NYC, Yonkers) tax residents but not commuters; others (KC, STL, Wilmington) tax both. Verify with the city revenue agency or your payroll team before relying on a number. This calculator does not include state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security, or Medicare. Pair it with theGross to Net Paycheck Calculatorfor a complete picture.
Source
Pittsburgh EIT + LST: per PA Act 32 and Pittsburgh ordinances. Source: PA DCED — PSD Codes and EIT Rates (look up your address for the exact split between city, school district, and any LST).
Common questions
- What is the Pittsburgh EIT?
- Earned Income Tax under PA Act 32. Pittsburgh residents pay 3% (1% to the city + 2% to Pittsburgh Public Schools). Non-residents working in Pittsburgh pay 1% (city portion only). Administered through the local Tax Collection District; verify your exact rate using your PSD code.
- What is the LST?
- Pittsburgh Local Services Tax: $52/year ($1/week) for working in Pittsburgh, regardless of where you live. Phased out for low earners (under ~$12,000 annual). Withheld pro-rata each pay period.
- How is Pittsburgh different from Philadelphia?
- Both are PA cities but on different systems. Philadelphia is OUTSIDE PA Act 32 with its own EIT structure (3.74% resident / 3.43% non-resident). Pittsburgh is INSIDE Act 32 with the standard EIT structure (3% resident split between city and school district / 1% non-resident).
- I live in a suburb but work in Pittsburgh — what do I pay?
- You pay Pittsburgh 1% non-resident EIT on your Pittsburgh wages, plus the $52 LST. Your home municipality and school district typically receive their EIT separately. PA Act 32 ensures EIT goes to your residence under most circumstances; verify with the PA DCED PSD code finder.
- Does the calculator include the Pittsburgh lines?
- The PayslipIQ Paycheck Calculator handles federal, FICA, and PA flat 3.07% in the main tool. For the Pittsburgh EIT, use the Local Tax Estimator below: select "PA EIT municipality" and enter 3% (resident) or 1% (non-resident). The LST is not yet modelled in the estimator; subtract $52/26 = ~$2/biweekly check.
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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.