Detroit income tax
Detroit taxes residents at 2.4% and nonresidents who work in the city at 1.2%. Each exemption on your city withholding form, one for you and one for each dependent, takes $600 off taxable wages first. A Detroit resident who works in another Michigan city with an income tax pays Detroit's rate minus that city's nonresident rate.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Detroit | 2.4% |
| People who only work in Detroit | 1.2% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Detroit?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Detroit keeps about $1,794.81 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Michigan taxes $88.43, and the Detroit tax $54.83. In all, 22.2% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Detroit
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Detroit, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Michigan taxes | Detroit tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $1,024 | $706 | $24,555 | $944.43 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,449 | $946 | $31,925 | $1,227.89 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,874 | $1,186 | $39,295 | $1,511.35 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,299 | $1,426 | $46,665 | $1,794.81 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,937 | $1,786 | $56,870 | $2,187.31 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,999 | $2,386 | $72,795 | $2,799.81 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,062 | $2,986 | $88,656 | $3,409.85 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,124 | $3,586 | $104,081 | $4,003.12 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,249 | $4,786 | $135,892 | $5,226.62 |
Living in Detroit vs. commuting in
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who lives and works in Detroit, one who only works there, and one who lives and works elsewhere in Michigan.
| Salary | Live in Detroit | Commute into Detroit | Elsewhere in Michigan |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $46,665 | $47,378 | $48,091 |
| $100,000 | $72,795 | $73,988 | $75,181 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Detroit
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Detroit. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Detroit tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $734 | $25,440 | $978.44 | $12.23 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $884 | $30,038 | $1,155.32 | $14.44 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $984 | $33,104 | $1,273.24 | $15.92 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,234 | $40,769 | $1,568.04 | $19.60 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,483 | $48,434 | $1,862.84 | $23.29 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $1,982 | $62,094 | $2,388.21 | $29.85 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $2,482 | $75,343 | $2,897.81 | $36.22 |
Other paycheck calculators in Michigan
The Michigan paycheck calculator covers the whole state, with its income tax brackets and every local tax the calculator includes. Other Michigan cities with a local tax: Grand Rapids. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
Detroit rates come from michigan.gov and michigan.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.