County rate source: Indiana DOR Departmental Notice #1, Effective Jan. 1, 2026 (R46 / 01-26)
Federal rate source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 & SSA 2026 COLA Announcement (SS wage base $184,500)
Last verified: August 2026
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Enter your details below to see your exact take-home pay after federal, state, AND county tax. All 92 Indiana county rates are from the official 2026 Indiana DOR Departmental Notice #1.
This calculator provides an informational estimate based on the published rules and rates for Indiana, United States as of August 2026. It does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. Individual circumstances—including personal exemptions, deductions, regional rules, and special situations—may produce different results. For decisions involving tax obligations, payroll processing, or financial planning, consult a qualified professional licensed in your jurisdiction.
You pay county tax based on where you LIVE on January 1, NOT where you work.
If you live in Marion County but work in Hamilton County, you pay Marion County's rate (2.02%), not Hamilton's (1.10%). Your rate is fixed for the entire year, even if you move.
Source: Indiana Department of Revenue — Departmental Notice #1, Effective Jan. 1, 2026
Not sure where to start? Here are pre‑calculated examples for common salaries across different Indiana counties. All numbers reflect 2026 rates: state 2.95%, official county rates, 2026 federal brackets (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32), federal standard deduction $16,100 (single), and SS wage base $184,500. Indiana state and county tax is calculated on gross pay — Indiana does not use the federal standard deduction. Figures assume Single filing status and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual Salary | County | County Rate | State Tax | County Tax | Federal Tax | FICA | Total Deductions | Net Annual | Net Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Marion | 2.02% | $1,475 | $1,010 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $10,130 | $39,870 | $1,533 |
| $50,000 | Hamilton | 1.10% | $1,475 | $550 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $9,670 | $40,330 | $1,551 |
| $50,000 | Pulaski | 2.85% | $1,475 | $1,425 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $10,545 | $39,455 | $1,518 |
| $75,000 | Marion | 2.02% | $2,212 | $1,515 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $17,135 | $57,865 | $2,226 |
| $75,000 | Hamilton | 1.10% | $2,212 | $825 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $16,445 | $58,555 | $2,252 |
| $75,000 | Delaware | 1.50% | $2,212 | $1,125 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $16,745 | $58,255 | $2,241 |
| $100,000 | Marion | 2.02% | $2,950 | $2,020 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $25,790 | $74,210 | $2,854 |
| $100,000 | Hamilton | 1.10% | $2,950 | $1,100 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $24,870 | $75,130 | $2,890 |
| $100,000 | Pulaski | 2.85% | $2,950 | $2,850 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $26,620 | $73,380 | $2,822 |
| $150,000 | Delaware | 1.50% | $4,425 | $2,250 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $42,884 | $107,116 | $4,120 |
| $150,000 | Marion | 2.02% | $4,425 | $3,030 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $43,664 | $106,336 | $4,090 |
Note: Single filing status, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 federal standard deduction $16,100, IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 brackets, SS wage base $184,500. Indiana state and county tax is applied to gross pay directly (Indiana does not reduce taxable income by the federal standard deduction). Your actual take-home may differ.
Indiana's income tax landscape shifted for 2026. The state rate dropped from 3.00% to 2.95%, and six counties adjusted their local rates. Here's exactly what changed and how it affects your paycheck.
Indiana applies a flat income tax rate to all taxable income. For 2026, that rate is 2.95%, down from 3.00% in 2025. This reduction is part of the state's planned "glide path" to 2.9% by 2027. For a $50,000 salary, this drop saves you $25 annually. For $100,000, it's a $50 savings.
Indiana counties layer their own local income tax on top of the state rate. These rates range from 0.50% (Porter County, the lowest) up to 3.00% (Randolph County, the highest). The county tax is calculated on the same Indiana taxable income as the state tax — gross pay minus pre-tax deductions. Indiana does not apply the federal standard deduction to state or county tax. Combined with the 2.95% state rate, total Indiana income tax ranges from 3.45% to 5.95%.
Your county rate depends on where you live on January 1 of the tax year — not where you work. This rate stays fixed for the entire year, even if you move.
Always verify your county's current rate using the official Indiana Department of Revenue sources. We update this calculator as soon as new rates are published.
Find your county below. Rates are effective for the 2026 tax year per Indiana DOR Departmental Notice #1 (Effective Jan. 1, 2026 — R46 / 01-26). Counties marked with an asterisk (*) changed their rate since the October 2025 notice. Lowest rate: Porter County (0.50%). Highest rate: Randolph County (3.00%).
Select your county in the calculator above to instantly see your total Indiana tax burden (state + county). Below is the complete reference table for all 92 counties.
| County | 2026 Rate | County | 2026 Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams | 1.60% | Marion | 2.02% |
| Allen | 1.59% | Marshall | 1.25% |
| Bartholomew | 1.75% | Martin | 2.50% |
| Benton | 1.79% | Miami | 2.54% |
| Blackford | 2.50% | Monroe | 2.14% |
| Boone | 1.70% | Montgomery | 2.65% |
| Brown | 2.5234% | Morgan | 2.72% |
| Carroll * | 2.4733% | Newton | 1.00% |
| Cass | 2.95% | Noble | 1.75% |
| Clark | 2.00% | Ohio | 2.00% |
| Clay | 2.35% | Orange | 1.75% |
| Clinton | 2.65% | Owen | 2.50% |
| Crawford | 1.65% | Parke | 2.65% |
| Daviess | 1.50% | Perry | 1.40% |
| Dearborn | 1.40% | Pike | 1.20% |
| Decatur | 2.45% | Porter | 0.50% |
| DeKalb | 2.13% | Posey | 1.45% |
| Delaware | 1.50% | Pulaski | 2.85% |
| Dubois | 1.20% | Putnam | 2.30% |
| Elkhart | 2.00% | Randolph | 3.00% |
| Fayette | 2.82% | Ripley | 2.38% |
| Floyd | 1.89% | Rush | 2.15% |
| Fountain | 2.10% | St. Joseph | 1.75% |
| Franklin | 1.70% | Scott | 2.16% |
| Fulton | 2.88% | Shelby * | 1.70% |
| Gibson | 1.30% | Spencer | 0.80% |
| Grant * | 2.75% | Starke | 1.71% |
| Greene * | 2.35% | Steuben | 1.99% |
| Hamilton | 1.10% | Sullivan | 1.70% |
| Hancock | 1.94% | Switzerland | 1.45% |
| Harrison | 1.00% | Tippecanoe | 1.28% |
| Hendricks | 1.70% | Tipton | 2.60% |
| Henry | 2.02% | Union * | 2.75% |
| Howard * | 2.35% | Vanderburgh | 1.25% |
| Huntington | 1.95% | Vermillion | 1.50% |
| Jackson | 2.10% | Vigo | 2.00% |
| Jasper | 2.864% | Wabash | 2.90% |
| Jay | 2.50% | Warren | 2.12% |
| Jefferson | 1.03% | Warrick | 1.00% |
| Jennings | 2.50% | Washington | 2.00% |
| Johnson | 1.40% | Wayne | 1.25% |
| Knox | 1.70% | Wells | 2.10% |
| Kosciusko | 1.00% | White | 2.32% |
| LaGrange | 1.65% | Whitley | 1.6829% |
| Lake | 1.50% | ||
| LaPorte | 1.45% | ||
| Lawrence | 1.75% | ||
| Madison | 2.25% |
Source: Indiana DOR Departmental Notice #1, Effective Jan. 1, 2026 (R46 / 01-26). * = rate changed in 2026. Lowest: Porter County 0.50%. Highest: Randolph County 3.00%. Always verify with official sources before filing.
Indiana's county income tax — officially called the Local Option Income Tax (LOIT) — is a separate tax from the state's flat 2.95% rate. It is calculated on the same Indiana taxable income and withheld by your employer, just like state tax. The key difference: your rate depends on your county of residence, not where you work.
County rates range from 0.50% (Porter County, the lowest) to 3.00% (Randolph County, the highest). Six counties — Carroll, Grant, Greene, Howard, Shelby, and Union — changed their rates for 2026. Always check your county's current rate using the dropdown in the calculator above.
County tax is straightforward: Indiana taxable income × county rate = county tax due. Your Indiana taxable income is your gross pay minus pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums. Indiana does not use the federal standard deduction when computing state or county tax — the federal standard deduction only reduces your federal taxable income. This is an important distinction that many calculators get wrong.
For example, if you earn $50,000 and contribute $5,000 to your 401(k), your Indiana taxable income is $45,000. In Marion County (2.02%), your county tax is $45,000 × 0.0202 = $909. The calculator above handles this correctly and automatically separates the Indiana tax base from the federal tax base.
The county tax is withheld from each paycheck, just like state and federal taxes. You'll see it as a separate line item on your pay stub, typically labeled "County Tax" or "Local Tax."
Your county tax rate is determined by your county of residence on January 1 of the tax year. That rate applies to your entire year's income — even if you move to a different county later in the year.
Example: You live in Marion County on January 1, 2026. You pay Marion County's 2.02% rate for all of 2026. If you move to Hamilton County on June 1, you still pay Marion County's rate for the entire year. Your rate does not change until the following January 1.
If you live outside Indiana but work in the state, Indiana employers are not required to withhold state or county income tax if you will work in Indiana for 30 days or less during the taxable year. However, if you actually work in Indiana for more than 30 days, the employer must withhold tax for all days worked in Indiana, including the first 30.
Indiana has reciprocity agreements with six states: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Residents of these states who work in Indiana and file Form WH-47 are generally not required to pay Indiana state tax on wages. County tax rules may still apply depending on their Indiana work location and number of days worked.
This is the most common point of confusion about Indiana county tax. The rule for residents is simple but counterintuitive: you pay tax based on where you live, not where you work.
Your employer withholds county tax based on the address you provide on your Form WH-4 (Indiana withholding form). If your employer uses the wrong county — for example, the county where their office is located rather than your home county — you may have the wrong amount withheld. Update your WH-4 form with your correct county of residence to fix this.
Example scenarios:
Remember: Indiana county tax for residents = county of residence on January 1. Not your work county. Not your employer's address. Not where you spend most of your time. Your January 1 home address is the only thing that matters.
Your take-home pay isn't just about Indiana taxes. Federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) take significant portions of your paycheck. The calculator above includes all of these deductions automatically using official 2026 rates.
The federal government uses a progressive tax system with seven brackets. The calculator uses the official 2026 brackets and standard deduction from IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32.
| Rate | Single (2026) | Married Filing Jointly (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 |
| 12% | $12,401 – $50,400 | $24,801 – $100,800 |
| 22% | $50,401 – $105,700 | $100,801 – $211,400 |
| 24% | $105,701 – $201,775 | $211,401 – $403,550 |
| 32% | $201,776 – $256,225 | $403,551 – $512,450 |
| 35% | $256,226 – $640,600 | $512,451 – $768,700 |
| 37% | $640,601+ | $768,701+ |
The 2026 federal standard deduction is $16,100 for Single filers, $32,200 for Married Filing Jointly, and $24,150 for Head of Household (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). The calculator subtracts this before computing federal tax only. Indiana state and county tax is calculated on gross pay minus pre-tax deductions — not reduced by the federal standard deduction.
For a $75,000 salary, FICA totals $5,737.50. For $100,000, it's $7,650. These apply regardless of where you live in Indiana.
Pre-tax deductions reduce your taxable income for federal, state, AND county taxes simultaneously. The calculator includes optional fields for 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and HSA/FSA contributions.
When you contribute to a traditional 401(k), the money comes out of your paycheck before taxes. This means you pay less federal, state, and county tax.
Example: You earn $50,000 and contribute $5,000 to your 401(k). Your Indiana taxable income drops to $45,000. In Marion County (2.02%), this saves $5,000 × 0.0202 = $101 in county tax, plus $5,000 × 0.0295 = $147.50 in state tax, plus federal savings — combined Indiana savings alone of $248.50, before federal.
Employer-sponsored health insurance premiums paid pre-tax reduce your taxable income for federal, state, and county purposes. The same applies to HSA and FSA contributions. Use the calculator's "Pre-Tax Deductions" section to model your specific situation.
Pro tip: Maximizing pre-tax deductions is one of the most effective ways to reduce your tax burden. Every dollar contributed pre-tax saves you federal, Indiana state, AND Indiana county tax simultaneously.
Click the "Compare Counties" button below the results to see how your net pay changes across Indiana counties. This is especially useful if you're deciding where to live, considering a move, comparing job offers, or planning a relocation.
For example, on a $75,000 salary, living in Hamilton County (1.10%) instead of Marion County (2.02%) saves approximately $690 annually — about $27 per biweekly paycheck. Choosing Porter County (0.50%, the lowest) over Randolph County (3.00%, the highest) saves over $1,875 on a $75,000 salary.
If you move into Indiana during the year, your county rate is determined by your January 1 address (outside Indiana), meaning you may not owe Indiana county tax for that year. Consult a tax professional for your specific situation.
If you live in Indiana but work remotely for an out-of-state employer, you owe Indiana state tax AND county tax based on your Indiana county of residence. Many out-of-state employers don't withhold Indiana tax automatically — you may need to make estimated tax payments.
This calculator is designed for W-2 employees. Self-employed individuals must also account for self-employment tax (15.3% on net self-employment income) in addition to income tax. The calculator does not include self-employment tax.
Indiana has reciprocity agreements with six states: Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Residents of these states who work in Indiana and submit Form WH-47 are generally not required to pay Indiana state income tax on wages. County tax may still apply if they work in Indiana for more than 30 days. For Illinois residents, use our Illinois Paycheck Calculator to compare your home-state take-home pay.
The January 1 rule is firm: your county rate is fixed for the entire year based on where you live on January 1. Moving mid-year does not change your rate until the following January 1.
Check your pay stub and verify the county rate against the table above. If it's wrong, update your Form WH-4 with your correct county of residence and notify your payroll department.
Still unsure about your situation? The Indiana Department of Revenue publishes Departmental Notice #1 each year with all county rates and withholding rules. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
Indiana's 2.95% flat state rate is relatively low, but county taxes add to the total. Here's how Indiana compares:
| State | State Income Tax Rate | Local/County Tax | Total Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2.95% (flat) | 0.50%–3.00% | 3.45%–5.95% |
| Illinois | 4.95% (flat) | None | 4.95% |
| Ohio | 2.75%–3.75% | None | 2.75%–3.75% |
| Michigan | 4.25% (flat) | None | 4.25% |
| Kentucky | 4.0% (flat) | None | 4.0% |
Indiana residents in lower-rate counties (Porter at 0.50%: combined 3.45%) pay less than any neighboring state. Those in higher-rate counties (Randolph at 3.00%: combined 5.95%) pay more. County taxes are often offset by Indiana's lower property taxes and overall cost of living.
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We built this calculator to give you the most accurate Indiana take-home pay estimate available online. Here's exactly how it works.
We update this calculator whenever Indiana announces rate changes (typically effective January 1 and occasionally October 1). Federal data is updated annually when the IRS releases new brackets and when the SSA announces the new Social Security wage base. This page was last updated in August 2026.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides estimates only. Your actual tax liability may differ based on your specific deductions, exemptions, and individual circumstances. Always consult a qualified tax professional for personalized advice.
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