Salary Overview for Pennsylvania
The median individual income in Pennsylvania is $37,840 per year, while the mean (average) individual income is $49,710. The median household income is $73,170.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Pennsylvania's cost of living index is 96 (national average = 100). This means the median salary of $37,840 in Pennsylvania has the purchasing power of approximately $39,417 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes further in Pennsylvania than in most states.
Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
The current minimum wage in Pennsylvania is $7.25/hour, which equals approximately $15,080 per year for a full-time worker (40 hours/week, 52 weeks). See our complete Pennsylvania minimum wage guide for tipped wages, scheduled increases, and more.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
- UPMC
- University of Pennsylvania
- Comcast
Major Industries in Pennsylvania
- Healthcare
- Education
- Technology
Tax Rates in Pennsylvania
See the full tax breakdown including income tax, sales tax, property tax, and more on our Pennsylvania tax rates page.
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