Revisiting Wage Garnishment in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, wages are exempt from garnishment except in the following situations:

1.  For certain actions related to divorce;

2.  For support;

3.  For board for four weeks or less;

4.  For amounts awarded to a landlord arising out of a residential lease.  Note that the amount subject to attachment must have the security deposit deducted from it.  Also, the sum garnished cannot be more than 10% of the net wages per pay period or a sum not to place the debtor’s income below the poverty level;

5.  For items falling within the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Act (student loans); and

6.  For restitution to crime victims, costs, fines, or bail judgments pursuant to an order in criminal proceedings.

If a debt collector has threatened to garnish your wages, you should contact an attorney.

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