Michigan Paycheck Calculator
↻ Updated 2026 tax yearSee your real take-home pay in Michigan for 2026 — after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA) and Michigan state income tax.
How Michigan taxes your paycheck
Michigan taxes wages at a single flat rate of 4.25%, applied after a per-person exemption allowance. The calculator above applies the 4.25% state rate alongside federal income tax and FICA to estimate your Michigan take-home pay.
The flat rate keeps the state portion simple — 4.25% of taxable wages, the same regardless of income — but Michigan is one of the states where a city income tax can stack on top.
Two dozen Michigan cities levy their own income tax
About two dozen Michigan cities — Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Flint and others — impose a local income tax on wages. Detroit's is the highest, at roughly 2.4% for residents (and about 1.2% for non-residents who work in the city). This is withheld from your paycheck in addition to the 4.25% state rate.
The calculator above models Michigan state income tax only, not city tax. If you live or work in one of the taxing cities, add the local rate — about 1% in most, up to 2.4% in Detroit — for an accurate net.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Michigan income tax rate for 2026?
Michigan has a flat 4.25% state income tax on taxable wages, applied after a personal exemption. Some cities levy an additional local income tax on top.
Does Detroit have a city income tax?
Yes. Detroit taxes residents at about 2.4% and non-residents who work in the city at about 1.2%, withheld on top of the 4.25% state tax. Roughly two dozen other Michigan cities levy around 1%. The calculator covers state tax only — add your city rate if one applies.
- ·IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 — 2026 inflation adjustments — Tax year 2026 brackets & standard deduction
- ·IRS Topic 751 — Social Security & Medicare withholding rates
- ·Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets — State wage-tax estimate; excludes local income taxes
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