What is Allentown's local EIT rate for 2026?

Allentown residents pay a 1.975% local Earned Income Tax in 2026 under Act 32, one of the lower rates among Pennsylvania's larger cities.

Why is Allentown's local tax lower than Philadelphia's or Pittsburgh's?

Local EIT rates are set independently by each municipality and school district under Act 32, so rates vary based on local budget needs rather than any statewide formula.

What is Allentown's Local Services Tax?

Allentown applies the standard $52 annual Local Services Tax, prorated across your paychecks, in addition to the 1.975% EIT.

How much local tax will I pay on a $55,000 salary in Allentown?

At a 1.975% EIT rate plus the $52 LST, a $55,000 salary carries roughly $1,138 in combined local tax for the year.

Does this calculator automatically apply Allentown's rate?

Yes. The Municipality preset on the State & Local tab defaults to Allentown's 1.975% EIT rate, editable if you work in a different municipality.

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Allentown Paycheck Calculator — PA Take-Home Pay (1.975% EIT)

This Allentown paycheck calculator applies the city's 1.975% local Earned Income Tax on top of Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% state tax, giving Allentown workers an accurate take-home pay estimate. It's built on the same Pennsylvania Paycheck Calculator engine as our general PA paycheck calculator, just preset with Allentown's local rate. Enter your salary or hourly wage below to see every federal, state, and local deduction.

Updated for 2026 Tax Year Allentown EIT Preset — 1.975% Hourly & Salaried Workers No Sign-up Required

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PA employee UC contribution 0.07% of gross wages, no wage cap (2026 rate)

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Annual LST ($) $52/yr flat in Allentown; prorated each pay period

Exempt from Local Services Tax?Many municipalities exempt workers earning under $12,000/yr

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Estimates only, based on 2026 IRS federal brackets and standard deduction, Pennsylvania's flat 3.07% income tax, the 2026 PA employee UC (SUI) rate of 0.07%, Allentown's 1.975% local EIT rate, and 2026 FICA figures ($184,500 Social Security wage base). Not tax or legal advice — actual withholding depends on your employer's payroll system, your W-4, and your local tax forms.

Item	2026 Figure
Allentown local EIT (resident)	1.975%
County	Lehigh County
Local Services Tax (LST)	$52/yr, flat
PA state income tax (statewide flat rate)	3.07%
Est. combined local tax on $55,000 salary	~$1,138
Local tax system	Act 32 Earned Income Tax

How Allentown's Local Tax Compares

Allentown's 1.975% EIT is one of the lower local rates among Pennsylvania's larger cities — well below Philadelphia's 3.75% and Pittsburgh's 3.00%. Rates are set independently by each municipality and school district under Act 32, so the gap comes down to local budget decisions rather than any statewide formula.

Want a specific salary breakdown? See our $40,000 salary in Allentown page. Comparing a move across state lines? Our PA vs. NJ paycheck guide and PA vs. NY paycheck guide break it down. Browse every municipality on the main PA Cities hub.

FAQ

Allentown Paycheck Calculator — FAQ

Allentown residents pay a 1.975% local Earned Income Tax in 2026 under Act 32, one of the lower rates among Pennsylvania's larger cities.
Local EIT rates are set independently by each municipality and school district under Act 32, so rates vary based on local budget needs rather than any statewide formula.
Allentown applies the standard $52 annual Local Services Tax, prorated across your paychecks, in addition to the 1.975% EIT.
At a 1.975% EIT rate plus the $52 LST, a $55,000 salary carries roughly $1,138 in combined local tax for the year.
Yes. The Municipality preset on the State & Local tab defaults to Allentown's 1.975% EIT rate, editable if you work in a different municipality.