Pennsylvania rules to know
- Local earned income tax (EIT) withholding based on where employees live and work, plus Philadelphia's city wage tax
- Philadelphia and Pittsburgh paid sick leave ordinances
- Philadelphia's salary-history ban and fair-chance hiring rules
- State new-hire reporting and unemployment registration
- Remote employees in New Jersey, Delaware or New York add their own state rules
How we help Pennsylvania companies
Pennsylvania has no statewide salary-range posting law as of 2026, but most Pennsylvania startups hire remotely in states that do, so a posting process that includes ranges is usually the simpler default.
- Payroll setup review for local EIT and Philadelphia wage tax withholding
- Handbook addenda for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh sick-leave ordinances
- Hiring process that complies with Philadelphia's salary-history and fair-chance rules
- Multi-state setup when the team spans PA, NJ, DE and NY
- Comp ranges ready for neighboring states that require pay transparency (New Jersey, New York)
General information, current as of 2026-10-12. Employment law changes often and varies by state and city. This is not legal advice; confirm specifics with employment counsel.
Frequently asked questions
We have employees in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. What do we need?
Separate state registrations and withholding, attention to the PA–NJ reciprocal income-tax agreement, and handbook addenda for each state's leave and pay rules. New Jersey also requires salary ranges in postings for larger employers.