Detroit Paycheck Calculator
On a $60,000 salary in Detroit, a single filer takes home about $1,794.26 every two weeks ($46,651 a year) after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan and Detroit taxes. The Detroit city income tax is 2.4% for residents, 1.2% for nonresidents. Choose whether you live or only work in the city below the calculator's state settings.
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An estimate of what your employer withholds, using the IRS percentage method. Your actual paycheck can differ by a few cents because of rounding, or by more if your employer uses other settings.
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Detroit city income tax
Who pays: Residents pay 2.4% on all pay. Nonresidents pay 1.2% if Detroit is where they mainly work.
What pay it applies to: Taxable wages as on your W-2 (box 1): 401(k) contributions and pre-tax health premiums are excluded. Each exemption you claim on Form 5527 lowers the taxed pay by $600 a year.
| From | Resident | Nonresident |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 2.4% | 1.2% |
Sources (checked Oct 25, 2026):
Michigan paycheck rates for 2026
| What comes out | 2026 rate | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10%–37% brackets (IRS percentage method) | IRS Publication 15-T (2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 | SSA COLA fact sheet | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | IRS Publication 15 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Michigan income tax | 4.25% flat after $5,900 a year per MI-W4 exemption | Michigan Treasury, Form 446 2026 Income Tax Withholding Guide | Oct 24, 2026 |
Take-home pay in Detroit at common salaries (2026)
On a $70,000 salary in Detroit, you take home about $2,064.26 every two weeks, or $4,472.56 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan and Detroit taxes.
| Salary | Every two weeks | Per month | Per year | Withheld |
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| $30,000 | $943.88 | $2,045.07 | $24,540.88 | 18.2% |
| $40,000 | $1,227.34 | $2,659.24 | $31,910.84 | 20.2% |
| $50,000 | $1,510.81 | $3,273.42 | $39,281.06 | 21.4% |
| $60,000 | $1,794.26 | $3,887.56 | $46,650.76 | 22.2% |
| $70,000 | $2,064.26 | $4,472.56 | $53,670.76 | 23.3% |
| $80,000 | $2,309.24 | $5,003.35 | $60,040.24 | 24.9% |
| $90,000 | $2,554.26 | $5,534.23 | $66,410.76 | 26.2% |
| $100,000 | $2,799.25 | $6,065.04 | $72,780.50 | 27.2% |
| $125,000 | $3,409.30 | $7,386.82 | $88,641.80 | 29.1% |
| $150,000 | $4,002.57 | $8,672.24 | $104,066.82 | 30.6% |
Assumes a single filer paid every two weeks with a 2026 Form W-4 and no adjustments, no 401(k) or health deductions, and the rules in force on Oct 26, 2026. Monthly and yearly figures are the paycheck times 26, divided by 12 for monthly. Enter your own pay above for your exact numbers.
Detroit city income tax: what workers need to know
Who owes it, working from home, refunds and filing in Detroit. Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
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| Who owes it | Detroit residents owe city income tax on all their income, wherever they earn it. Nonresidents owe it only on wages for work done inside Detroit. | Michigan Treasury, Detroit Telecommuting |
| Working from home | Nonresidents do not owe Detroit tax on wages earned while telecommuting from outside the city. Keep a work log of those days and ask your employer for a letter. If you had both kinds of days, file Form 5119 with Form 5121, Part 3. | Michigan Treasury, Detroit Telecommuting |
| Getting a refund | Overwithheld Detroit tax is refunded when you file your Detroit return. Nonresidents claim pay for work outside the city by allocating workdays in Part 3 of Form 5121. Otherwise all wages are treated as earned in Detroit. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
| Annual return | File Form 5118 (resident), 5119 (nonresident) or 5120 (part-year) if you owe tax, are due a refund, or your income is more than your exemption allowance. The 2025 return was due April 15, 2026. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
| Employer withholding | Employers withhold Detroit tax on all pay to Detroit residents, even for work outside the city. For nonresidents, they withhold only on Detroit work, and only when Detroit is the predominant place of employment. | Michigan Treasury, Detroit withholding: Compensation |
| Credit for other city tax | Residents can claim a credit for income tax paid to another city on income earned while a Detroit resident. The credit cannot be more than the tax a Detroit nonresident would pay on the same income. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
| Where to file | The Michigan Department of Treasury processes Detroit individual returns. You can e-file through MIfastfile.org, with or without your state return, and check your return's status at michigan.gov/citytax. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
| Low-income refund | If your taxable income is under $600 after the $600-per-person exemptions, you owe no Detroit tax. If any was withheld, you must file a return to get it back. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
| No withholding? Still owe | Residents must file and pay Detroit tax even if their employer withheld none. Residents who file a federal return should also file a city return, even if they owe no city tax. | Michigan Treasury, 2025 City of Detroit forms and instructions |
Detroit paycheck questions
I work from home outside Detroit. Do I owe Detroit income tax?
Not if you are a nonresident. Detroit does not tax a nonresident's wages for telecommuting from outside the city. If Detroit tax was withheld, file Form 5119 with Form 5121, list days worked outside Detroit in Part 3, and keep a work log and employer letter.
Where do I file my Detroit city tax return?
The Michigan Department of Treasury processes Detroit individual returns. E-file through MIfastfile.org, with or without your Michigan return, or mail the paper form to the address printed on it. You can check your return's status at michigan.gov/citytax.
I live in Detroit but work in another city that taxes me. Am I taxed twice?
You can claim a credit on your Detroit return for tax paid to the other city on income earned while you were a Detroit resident. It is capped at what a Detroit nonresident would pay on that income, at the 1.2% nonresident rate.
My employer didn't withhold Detroit tax. Do I still owe it?
Yes, if you are a Detroit resident. You must file and pay even when your employer withheld nothing. If you expect to owe more than $100, make estimated payments with Form 5123.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in Detroit?
About $53,670.76 a year, or $2,064.26 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Michigan and Detroit taxes. Use the calculator for your own filing status and deductions.
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