Hourly Paycheck Calculator Georgia
This Hourly Paycheck Calculator Georgia helps Georgia workers estimate their net pay after federal and state taxes. Simply enter your hours worked and hourly rate to calculate your gross pay, deductions, and net income.
How is Georgia hourly paycheck calculated?
The calculator uses: (Hours × Rate) - (Federal Tax + State Tax + FICA). Georgia has a progressive tax system with rates from 1% to 5.75%, while federal tax ranges from 10% to 37%. FICA is 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare.
Does this include overtime calculations?
This basic calculator doesn't include overtime. Georgia follows federal overtime laws (1.5× regular rate after 40 hours). For overtime calculations, use specialized overtime calculators.
Are local taxes included?
Georgia doesn't have local income taxes, but some municipalities may have sales taxes. This calculator only considers state and federal income taxes.
How accurate is this calculator?
This provides estimates within 5% margin of error. Actual paychecks may vary based on exemptions, deductions, and tax law changes. Consult a tax professional for exact calculations.
What's the Georgia minimum wage?
Georgia follows federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour since 2023. Some cities like Atlanta have higher minimum wages for city employees ($15/hour).
How often are paychecks issued?
Georgia requires at least monthly paydays. Common pay periods: weekly (52 checks), bi-weekly (26), semi-monthly (24). The calculator shows per-pay-period amounts.
Are bonuses taxed differently?
Yes, bonuses are taxed at 22% federal flat rate. Georgia taxes bonuses as regular income. This calculator doesn't include bonus calculations.
What's the tax filing threshold?
Single filers under 65: $12,550 (2023). Georgia filing threshold: $5,400 for single, $7,100 for head of household. Consult IRS guidelines for exact requirements.
Are tips included in calculations?
Tips are taxable income. If you receive $20+ monthly in tips, report to employer. This calculator doesn't include tip income by default.
How to adjust withholdings?
Update W-4 form with employer. Use IRS Tax Withholding Estimator. Georgia uses G-4 form for state withholdings. Changes reflect in next paycheck.