what is the local tax percentage for wilkes-barre pa
3.00%. 1.00%. Residents of Wilkes Barre pay a flat city income tax of 3.00% on earned income, in addition to the Pennsylvania income tax and the Federal income tax. Nonresidents who work in Wilkes Barre pay a local income tax of 1.00%, which is 2.00% lower than the local income tax paid by residents. Wilkes Barre Income Tax Information: In addition to the percentage of income, a $52 surtax per year is collected.