What's the Philadelphia city wage tax for gig workers?

Philadelphia residents owe 3.75% on net profits (NPT). Non-residents working in Philly owe 3.44%. This is separate from federal and state.

Do I need to file the local EIT?

Yes — almost every PA municipality requires an annual local EIT return. Your employer doesn't withhold for 1099 income, so you owe it yourself.

Are mileage rules different in PA?

No — PA generally follows federal Schedule C rules. The $0.70/mi 2026 IRS rate reduces both federal and PA taxable income.

Pennsylvania · 2026

Pennsylvania side hustle taxes

Pennsylvania has one of the lowest flat state income tax rates (3.07%), but most municipalities add a 1%–3% local Earned Income Tax that gig workers often forget. Combined with federal and self-employment tax, your effective rate lands around 27%.

Estimates only. Platform fees, tax rates and expenses vary by location and situation. Edit any field to match your real numbers. For tax decisions, consult a tax professional.

State minimum wage

$7.25/hr (federal — PA has not raised state minimum)

State income tax

3.07% flat

Effective tax rate

~27%

2026 mileage deduction

$0.70 / mi

Notable: Most PA municipalities also charge a 1%–3% local Earned Income Tax (EIT) on net self-employment profit.

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2Your numbers

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Hours

Gross $

Expenses $

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Miles driven

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Deduction

$0.00

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Hours

Gross $

Expenses $

Gas only (mileage below)

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Miles driven

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Deduction

$0.00

3Tax location

SE 15.3% + ~12% federal/state (3.07% flat PA)

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4Unpaid time (prep, commute)

hrs

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5"What if" — add hours

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Your real take-home

$467.20

After fees, expenses & est. taxes

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True hourly

$11.12/hr

App says $25.00/hr

Profit margin

46.7%

Tight

Gross earnings: $1,000.00
Platform fees: −$140.00
Expenses: −$220.00
Est. tax reserve: −$172.80
Net after tax: $467.20

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Net take-home: $467.20
True $/hr: $11.12
Hours tracked: 42.0

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Pennsylvania tax essentials

PA state income tax: flat 3.07% on net self-employment profit
Local Earned Income Tax (EIT): 1%–3% depending on your municipality — Philadelphia is 3.75% (city wage tax)
Quarterly state estimates via Form PA-40 ES — same dates as federal
Philadelphia BIRT may apply if your gross receipts exceed $100K

Filing agency: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue ↗

Frequently asked

What's the Philadelphia city wage tax for gig workers?: Philadelphia residents owe 3.75% on net profits (NPT). Non-residents working in Philly owe 3.44%. This is separate from federal and state.
Do I need to file the local EIT?: Yes — almost every PA municipality requires an annual local EIT return. Your employer doesn't withhold for 1099 income, so you owe it yourself.
Are mileage rules different in PA?: No — PA generally follows federal Schedule C rules. The $0.70/mi 2026 IRS rate reduces both federal and PA taxable income.

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