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Pennsylvania Annuity Rates & Guide

Pennsylvania is one of the most tax-friendly states for retirees. Annuity income is fully exempt from state income tax once you reach retirement age, making it an excellent state for life annuity buyers.

Key Facts for Pennsylvania Annuity Buyers

No state tax on retirement/annuity income after 59½
Flat 3.07% state tax rate (doesn't apply to annuity income)
2.4 million residents aged 65+
Pennsylvania Insurance Department regulates annuity sales
2.4 million residents age 65+

Tax Treatment of Annuity Income in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania does not tax retirement income including annuity payments for retirees. The state's flat 3.07% income tax does not apply to distributions from retirement plans or annuities once you reach age 59½.

Remember that federal taxes still apply regardless of your state. For non-qualified annuities, only the earnings portion is taxed (the "exclusion ratio" shelters your original investment). For qualified annuities funded with pre-tax money, 100% of each payment is taxable at the federal level. Read our complete tax guide for details.

Male Annuity Rates in Pennsylvania

Monthly income from a $100,000 SPIA for men. Rates are the same regardless of state — what differs is the after-tax amount you keep.

Male Monthly Income Rates

Updated March 2026
Carrier Rating Age 55Age 60Age 65Age 70Age 75Age 80
New York Life A++ $535/mo $575/mo $632/mo $712/mo $825/mo $988/mo
MassMutual A++ $520/mo $558/mo $615/mo $695/mo $808/mo $970/mo
Pacific Life A+ $528/mo $565/mo $622/mo $702/mo $815/mo $978/mo
Prudential A+ $515/mo $552/mo $608/mo $688/mo $798/mo $960/mo
MetLife A+ $522/mo $560/mo $618/mo $698/mo $810/mo $972/mo
Lincoln Financial A+ $510/mo $548/mo $605/mo $685/mo $795/mo $958/mo
Nationwide A+ $518/mo $555/mo $612/mo $692/mo $802/mo $965/mo
Allianz A+ $530/mo $570/mo $628/mo $708/mo $820/mo $982/mo

Rates updated March 2026. Based on $100,000 premium. Your exact rate may differ — request a personalized quote.

Female Annuity Rates in Pennsylvania

Monthly income from a $100,000 SPIA for women. Women receive lower monthly payments but benefit from longer total income periods.

Female Monthly Income Rates

Updated March 2026
Carrier Rating Age 55Age 60Age 65Age 70Age 75Age 80
New York Life A++ $510/mo $545/mo $598/mo $672/mo $778/mo $932/mo
MassMutual A++ $495/mo $530/mo $582/mo $656/mo $762/mo $915/mo
Pacific Life A+ $502/mo $538/mo $590/mo $664/mo $770/mo $922/mo
Prudential A+ $490/mo $525/mo $578/mo $650/mo $755/mo $908/mo
MetLife A+ $498/mo $535/mo $586/mo $660/mo $765/mo $918/mo
Lincoln Financial A+ $485/mo $522/mo $575/mo $648/mo $752/mo $905/mo
Nationwide A+ $492/mo $528/mo $580/mo $654/mo $758/mo $910/mo
Allianz A+ $505/mo $540/mo $594/mo $668/mo $774/mo $928/mo

Rates updated March 2026. Based on $100,000 premium. Your exact rate may differ — request a personalized quote.

Joint Annuity Rates in Pennsylvania

Monthly income for couples with 100% survivor benefit. The lower monthly amount covers both spouses for life.

Joint (Couple) Monthly Income Rates

Updated March 2026
Carrier Rating Age 55Age 60Age 65Age 70Age 75Age 80
New York Life A++ $475/mo $508/mo $555/mo $622/mo $715/mo $845/mo
MassMutual A++ $460/mo $493/mo $540/mo $607/mo $700/mo $830/mo
Pacific Life A+ $468/mo $500/mo $548/mo $615/mo $708/mo $838/mo
Prudential A+ $455/mo $488/mo $535/mo $602/mo $695/mo $822/mo
MetLife A+ $465/mo $498/mo $545/mo $612/mo $705/mo $835/mo
Lincoln Financial A+ $452/mo $485/mo $532/mo $600/mo $692/mo $820/mo
Nationwide A+ $458/mo $492/mo $538/mo $605/mo $698/mo $825/mo
Allianz A+ $472/mo $505/mo $552/mo $618/mo $712/mo $842/mo

Rates updated March 2026. Based on $100,000 premium. Your exact rate may differ — request a personalized quote.

Popular Retirement Cities in Pennsylvania

Annuity buyers in Pennsylvania are concentrated in the state's largest metro areas:

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Pittsburgh, PA
  • Allentown, PA
  • Erie, PA
  • Reading, PA

No matter where you live in Pennsylvania, you can compare rates from national carriers. Annuity rates are determined by the insurance company, not your location — but your state's tax treatment affects how much you keep.

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