Key fact: PA residents working in NYC pay NY State income tax (withheld by employer). PA also taxes your income at 3.07% flat, but credits NY taxes paid — since NY's rate is higher, most PA filers owe little or no additional PA state tax.
After-Tax Pay Comparison at a Glance
The table below compares what an NYC resident takes home versus a non-resident working the same job at the same salary — the only difference is where you sleep at night.
| Salary | NYC Resident Net | Non-Resident Net | Annual Savings | Net After Pennsylvania Tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $38,679 | $40,187 | +$1,508 | $40,187 |
| $75,000 | $55,187 | $57,659 | +$2,472 | $57,659 |
| $100,000 | $70,343 | $73,784 | +$3,441 | $73,784 |
| $125,000 | $85,366 | $89,776 | +$4,410 | $89,776 |
| $150,000 | $100,022 | $105,401 | +$5,379 | $105,401 |
| $200,000 | $130,694 | $138,011 | +$7,317 | $138,011 |
* "Net After Pennsylvania Tax" applies an estimated home-state tax credit against NY taxes already paid. Individual results vary — consult a tax professional.
How the Taxes Work
While less common than NJ/CT commuters, Lehigh Valley and Philadelphia-area residents sometimes work remotely or part-time in NYC. Understanding the PA-NY tax interplay is important.
PA residents working in NYC pay NY State income tax (withheld by employer). PA also taxes your income at 3.07% flat, but credits NY taxes paid — since NY's rate is higher, most PA filers owe little or no additional PA state tax.
The critical distinction is NYC residency. New York City imposes a local income tax ranging from 3.078% to 3.876% on city residents. This tax does not apply to people who merely work in NYC — it applies only to those who live there. As a result, any commuter living outside the five boroughs is automatically exempt, regardless of how many hours they spend in a Manhattan office.
What You Owe: Tax Breakdown at $100,000
Here is how the actual tax math looks for two workers earning $100,000 — one living in NYC, one commuting from outside the city.
NYC Resident at $100,000
Non-Resident at $100,000
The non-resident saves $3,441/year at $100,000 simply by not being an NYC resident — that is the NYC local income tax that residents pay and non-residents do not.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do PA residents pay NYC local tax?
No. The NYC local income tax applies only to NYC residents. PA residents working in NYC pay NY State tax but are exempt from the NYC surcharge.
Do I pay both PA and NY income tax?
Not doubly. PA grants a credit for income taxes paid to other states. Since NY's top rate (10.9%) exceeds PA's flat 3.07%, most PA filers owe zero additional PA tax on NY-source income.
What if I work remotely from Pennsylvania?
Days worked from PA are PA-source income, not NY-source. NY's 'convenience of the employer' rule may tax remote days as NY income unless the employer requires remote work. Hybrid workers should track work-location days carefully.
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