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Detroit Paycheck Calculator 2026
Take-home pay in Detroit, MI after federal, Michigan and Detroit income taxes. Choose whether you live in Detroit or only work there.
How Detroit taxes your paycheck
Detroit has the highest city income tax in Michigan: 2.4% for residents and 1.2% for nonresidents who work in Detroit. Michigan cities also allow a personal exemption of a few hundred dollars per person, which this estimate leaves out, so your actual city tax may be slightly lower.
On top of the local tax, Michigan state income tax applies, along with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. See the Michigan paycheck calculator for state brackets and deductions.
Take-home pay in Detroit at common salaries
| Salary | Detroit tax (resident) | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check | Local tax if you only work there | Take-home / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $720 | $24,541 | $944 | $360 | $24,901 |
| $40,000 | $960 | $31,911 | $1,227 | $480 | $32,391 |
| $50,000 | $1,200 | $39,281 | $1,511 | $600 | $39,881 |
| $60,000 | $1,440 | $46,651 | $1,794 | $720 | $47,371 |
| $75,000 | $1,800 | $56,856 | $2,187 | $900 | $57,756 |
| $100,000 | $2,400 | $72,781 | $2,799 | $1,200 | $73,981 |
| $150,000 | $3,600 | $104,067 | $4,003 | $1,800 | $105,867 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Source for local rates: Michigan Department of Treasury, city income tax rates for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Detroit?
A single filer living and working in Detroit takes home about $56,856 a year, or $2,187 every two weeks, after federal, Michigan and Detroit taxes. The Detroit tax itself is about $1,800 a year.
What is the Detroit income tax rate?
For residents, 2.4% of wages. For people who work there but live elsewhere, 1.2% of wages.
Do I pay Detroit tax if I don't live there?
Yes, if you work there: 1.2% of wages. At a $75,000 salary that is about $900 a year.
How much does the Detroit tax cost at $50,000 a year?
About $1,200 a year for a resident single filer, or $46 per biweekly paycheck.
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