Detroit Paycheck Calculator 2026
Detroit city income tax: 2.4% for residents on all income, 1.2% for nonresidents on income earned in Detroit. A single filer earning $75,000 in Detroit takes home about $56,856 a year (24.2% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $44,124 keeps about $2,913 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 645,702 · Median household income $39,209 · Combined sales tax 6.000%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Michigan income tax | -$88.43 | -$2,299 |
| Detroit local tax | -$55.38 | -$1,440 |
| Take-home pay | $1,794.26 | $46,651 |
- Take-home $46,651 77.8%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $2,299 3.8%
- Local tax $1,440 2.4%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Detroit
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2026 take-home pay in Detroit at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly, including Detroit local income tax. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI prices. “Rent share” is the median Detroit rent ($1,091/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,744 | $24,541 | $944 | $24,468 | 53% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $3,074 | $39,281 | $1,511 | $39,164 | 33% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $4,737 | $56,856 | $2,187 | $56,687 | 23% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,399 | $72,781 | $2,799 | $72,565 | 18% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $9,724 | $104,067 | $4,003 | $103,758 | 13% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $16,374 | $166,808 | $6,416 | $166,312 | 8% |
Take-home pay on typical Detroit incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Michigan, Detroit and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($13.73/hr) | $28,558 | $5,080 | $23,478 | $1,957 |
| Median full-time worker | $44,124 | $9,174 | $34,950 | $2,913 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $39,209 | $5,806 | $33,403 | $2,784 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $24,766 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Detroit
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,091 a month ($13,092 a year) — 37% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $57,567 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $95,900, 2.4× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $1,415 a year, an effective rate of about 1.48% of home value — $118 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Detroit paycheck is worth
Prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI area are 0.3% above the US average (BEA regional price parity 100.3, 2024; housing 94.7). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Detroit | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $39,281 | $39,164 |
| $75,000 | $56,856 | $56,687 |
| $100,000 | $72,781 | $72,565 |
| $150,000 | $104,067 | $103,758 |
Detroit vs other cities on $75,000
Detroit next to the other Michigan cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($56,687 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchorage, AK | None | 0.00% | $61,322 | $58,169 |
| Phoenix, AZ | None | 9.10% | $60,111 | $58,182 |
| Denver, CO | None | 9.15% | $58,671 | $55,464 |
| Chicago, IL | None | 10.50% | $58,025 | $56,011 |
| Detroit | $1,800 | 6.00% | $56,856 | $56,687 |
| Wilmington, DE | $938 | 0.00% | $56,746 | $55,333 |
Sales tax in Detroit
Detroit's combined rate of 6.000% is equal to the Michigan average of 6.00%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,060.00; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $1,200 in sales tax. Michigan sales tax calculator.
Michigan income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.25% |
Standard deduction $0 · exemption $5,900
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 4.25% |
Standard deduction $0 · exemption $11,800
Key facts about Detroit taxes
- Detroit has the highest city income tax in Michigan: 2.4% for residents and 1.2% for nonresidents who work in the city.
- Detroit's city income tax is administered by the Michigan Department of Treasury.
- Michigan has no local sales taxes, so Detroit's sales tax is the flat 6% state rate.
- Median household income is $39,209 (ACS 2024 1-year), the lowest among the cities on this list.
More on Michigan brackets, deductions and federal withholding: Michigan (MI) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- City income tax uses a typical 1% resident rate; Detroit (2.4%), Grand Rapids, Saginaw and Highland Park have higher rates, and most of Michigan has none.
- Retirement and pension subtractions, the special exemption for disabled filers and veterans, the homestead property tax credit and the Michigan EITC are not modeled.
Frequently asked questions
Does Detroit have a city income tax?
Detroit city income tax: 2.4% for residents on all income, 1.2% for nonresidents on income earned in Detroit.
What is the sales tax in Detroit?
The combined sales tax rate in Detroit is 6.000%, including the Michigan state rate of 6.00% — $60.00 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Detroit?
About $56,856 per year or $2,187 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026, including $1,800 of local income tax. Adjusted for local prices (Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI price level 100.3, US = 100) that buys what $56,687 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Detroit?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Detroit are $44,124 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $34,950 a year, or $2,913 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Detroit?
$13.73 an hour. Michigan state minimum wage, effective January 1, 2026; scheduled to rise to $15.00 on January 1, 2027. Full-time that is $28,558 a year, or about $23,478 after tax.
How much is property tax in Detroit?
The median homeowner in Detroit pays $1,415 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $95,900 — an effective rate of about 1.48% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Michigan Department of Treasury, city income tax
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Detroit, MI)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- Michigan Department of Treasury — 2026 Michigan Income Tax Withholding Guide (Form 446)
- Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets (cross-check)
- Tax Foundation — State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments