Ridgway Township, Pennsylvania local income tax
Elk County · tax year 2026 · split between 2 school districts
1%–1.23% resident earned income tax, by school district
Ridgway is split between 2 school districts with different rates, so the resident rate depends on where in Ridgway the employee lives: 1.23% in Ridgway Area School District (PSD code 240203); 1% in Johnsonburg Area School District (PSD code 240103).
Rates by school district
| School district | PSD code | Resident EIT | Nonresident | LST | EIT collector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgway Area School District | 240203 | 1.23% | 1% | $52 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
| Johnsonburg Area School District | 240103 | 1% | 1% | $52 | Berkheimer Tax Administrator (610) 599-3139 |
What employers withhold
Pennsylvania employers withhold local earned income tax at the higher of two rates: the total resident rate where the employee lives, or the nonresident rate where they work. For someone who lives and works in Ridgway, that's 1.23% (about $615 a year on $50,000) in Ridgway Area School District, or 1% (about $500 a year on $50,000) in Johnsonburg Area School District. Use the PSD code for the employee's home address. Report the employee's PSD code on Form W-2 and on the quarterly return to the collector.
The local services tax (LST) of $52 a year is withheld from people who work in Ridgway, usually in equal amounts each pay period, unless the employee expects to earn less than $12,000 here this year.
Pennsylvania's Act 32 rules: DCED local withholding tax FAQs.
Nearby in Elk Tax Collection District
| Municipality | Resident EIT | PSD code |
|---|---|---|
| Benezette Township | 1% | 240301 |
| Fox Township | 1% | 240302 |
| Horton Township | 1%–1.23% | 330101, 240201 |
| Jay Township | 1% | 240303 |
| Johnsonburg Borough | 1% | 240101 |
| Jones Township | 1%–1.2% | 240102, 420202 |
| Ridgway Borough | 1.4% | 240202 |
| Spring Creek Township | 1.23% | 240204 |
| St Marys City | 1.5% | 240304 |
Running payroll in Ridgway, PA?
Sources
- Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, Municipal Statistics (EIT and LST rates) · data as of January 12, 2026 · last checked October 9, 2026
We copy figures from official sources and re-check them against the source before every update. See our methodology. This is general information, not legal advice.