Detroit Paycheck Calculator

Detroit charges a 2.4% city income tax for residents and 1.2% for non-residents, on top of state and federal taxes. Charged on wages after a small personal exemption ($600 per exemption); this page treats it as a straight percentage of wages, which overstates the tax by a few dollars. Figures are 2026 rates. Residents pay 2.4% on all income; non-residents pay 1.2% on wages earned inside the city. Detroit's is the highest of Michigan's 24 city income taxes (most others are 1%/0.5%). Withheld by Detroit employers; commuters working for suburban employers file a city return.

A single filer paid every two weeks takes home about $2,187 per check, or $56,852 a year, after federal tax, Michigan state tax, Social Security, Medicare and about $1,800 of Detroit city income tax - an overall effective rate of 24.2%.

Yes, at a reduced rate: non-residents pay 1.2% on work performed in Detroit, versus 2.4% for residents.

$25/hour at 40 hours a week is $52,000 a year. A single filer living in Detroit takes home about $1,567 per biweekly check - $40,751 a year after federal tax, Michigan state tax, Social Security, Medicare and the city income tax. Use the calculator's hourly mode above for your own rate, hours and overtime.

Generally yes - employers in Detroit withhold it each pay period alongside federal and Michigan withholding, so it shows up as its own line on the pay stub. Withheld by Detroit employers; commuters working for suburban employers file a city return.