New Jersey vs Pennsylvania Taxes 2026
Neighboring high-cost corridor with reciprocity/commuter patterns.
New Jersey
Structure: progressive
State tax sample: $4,245.50
Est. net after fed+FICA+state: $74,934.50
New Jersey guidePennsylvania
Structure: flat
State tax sample: $3,070.00
Est. net after fed+FICA+state: $76,110.00
Pennsylvania guideSample uses $100,000 wages as AGI/state taxable proxy for a single filer in 2026. Local taxes, property tax, and sales tax are not fully modeled.
Notes
- Pennsylvania has a flat state rate; New Jersey is progressive with a high top rate.
- Local EIT in PA municipalities can change take-home.