Detroit Paycheck Calculator

Michigan · 4.3% + 2.4% city

Calculate how much you keep after federal and Michigan state taxes in Detroit.

What the average job in Detroit pays

$79,423 a year — $60,461 after tax

That is the average across 721,359 jobs in Wayne County, Michigan. Run through the 2026 engine, $60,461 is what actually lands — 76.1% of the gross. Your own figure moves with filing status and pre-tax deductions; change the number above to see it.

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, annual 2025. Area: Wayne County, Michigan.

Take-home pay by salary · Detroit

Single filer · 2026 federal + state tax

Take-home pay by salary
Gross salaryTake-home payEffective tax rate
$40,000$33,29216.8%
$60,000$48,50219.2%
$80,000$62,36222.1%
$100,000$75,57224.4%
$150,000$108,03328.0%

Detroit local income tax: 2.4%

Detroit levies a municipal wage tax on top of Michigan state tax. Single filer, simplified rate on income minus the standard deduction.

Gross salaryTake-home before city taxDetroit taxTake-home in the city
$50,000$40,897$814$40,083
$75,000$59,060$1,414$57,646
$100,000$75,572$2,014$73,558

Estimate using the simplified resident rate; some cities use brackets or special rules. The calculator above does not include the local tax.

Detroit Paycheck FAQ

What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in Detroit?
About $59,060 a year for a single filer, after federal tax, Michigan state tax and FICA — a 21.3% effective rate.
Does Detroit have a local income tax?
Yes: Detroit levies a 2.4% municipal tax on residents' wages on top of Michigan tax (4.3%). See this page's table for take-home including the local tax.
How is take-home pay calculated in Detroit?
Gross income minus federal income tax, Michigan state tax (4.3%), and FICA (Social Security 6.2% + Medicare 1.45%).

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