Detroit Local Wage Tax Calculator 2026
Estimate Detroit city tax separately from your federal and state paycheck estimate. Resident: 2.4%. Nonresident: 1.2%.
Published by Financial Calculator · Updated November 9, 2026 · Editorial policy
Local tax only, not total take-home pay. Residents pay 2.4% on income wherever earned; nonresidents pay 1.2% on income earned in Detroit (Michigan Treasury Form 5123 instructions, tax year 2026). A $600-per-exemption allowance and available credits are not modeled, so this estimate runs slightly high for filers with exemptions.
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Annualized city tax
$1,800
Monthly city tax
$150
Biweekly city tax
$69
Wages less city tax only
$73,200
City tax only. Federal, state, FICA, benefits and tax credits are not subtracted. Enter city-taxable wages, not federal taxable income.
Detroit resident and nonresident tax
Rate effective: Current published rate for tax year 2026. Checked against the city's published guidance on November 10, 2026. Enter annual city-taxable compensation. The formula is qualifying wages × applicable city rate.
| Qualifying wages | Resident city tax | Nonresident city tax |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $720 | $360 |
| $50,000 | $1,200 | $600 |
| $75,000 | $1,800 | $900 |
| $100,000 | $2,400 | $1,200 |
| $150,000 | $3,600 | $1,800 |
What this city-tax estimate leaves out
Residents pay 2.4% on income wherever earned; nonresidents pay 1.2% on income earned in Detroit (Michigan Treasury Form 5123 instructions, tax year 2026). A $600-per-exemption allowance and available credits are not modeled, so this estimate runs slightly high for filers with exemptions.
It excludes federal income tax, state income tax, FICA, benefits and tax credits. Nonresidents should enter only wages taxable by this city, not wages earned elsewhere. Do not add two full city rates without checking residence credits.
See the Michigan paycheck calculator for a separate state estimate. That tool does not automatically include this city tax.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources and how we calculate
Published by Financial Calculator. Editorial policy. Publisher attribution, not a claim of professional review.
Figures last checked on November 10, 2026. Read our calculation methodology for data sources and update schedule.