Michigan paycheck calculator
Michigan has a flat state income tax of 4.25% — among the lower flat-tax rates in the country. Michigan does, however, allow major cities (Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and others) to impose their own income tax on top of the state rate, which can push the combined rate toward 6.4% for residents of those cities.
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Annual take-home
Michigan$58,652
That's 78.2% of your gross — the rest goes to federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare.
Where your money goes
- Annual gross pay$75,000
- Federal income tax−$7,670
- Michigan state tax−$2,941
- Social Security (6.2%)−$4,650
- Medicare (1.45%)−$1,088
- Annual take-home$58,652
Effective rate
21.8%
Top federal bracket
22.0%
Total tax
$16,349
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Michigan-specific paycheck math
Michigan's flat 4.25% has been the rate since 2007. Unlike many flat-tax states, Michigan permits municipal income taxes — currently 24 Michigan cities impose them. The rates are typically 1% on residents and 0.5% on non-residents who work in the city.
Detroit charges 2.4% on residents and 1.2% on non-residents — the highest local rate in the state. Grand Rapids and Lansing each charge 1.5% on residents. Most other taxing cities charge between 1% and 1.25%. This calculator currently shows only state-level tax — for full accuracy in cities like Detroit, add the relevant city rate.
Michigan offers a per-person exemption of roughly $5,800 (for single filer + spouse + each dependent). For a family of four, that's $23,200 of income exempt from the 4.25% rate. The exemption replaces what other states call the standard deduction.
Michigan partially exempts retirement income through a tiered system based on birth year. Filers born before 1946 get the most generous treatment; those born 1946-1952 face partial taxation; and those born after 1952 face full taxation of pensions and 401(k) distributions (with certain age-based deductions kicking in at 67). Social Security is fully exempt from MI state tax.
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Frequently asked questions
What's Michigan's income tax rate for 2026?
A flat 4.25% on taxable income, in place since 2007. Rate adjustments are tied to state revenue triggers and have produced small fluctuations in recent years.
Does Detroit have a separate city income tax?
Yes — Detroit imposes 2.4% on resident wages and 1.2% on non-residents. This is on top of Michigan's 4.25% state tax. Combined, Detroit residents face a 6.65% state+city income tax rate.
Is Social Security taxed in Michigan?
No. Michigan fully exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax.
What's Michigan's personal exemption?
About $5,800 per person (filer + spouse + each dependent). Subtracted from taxable income before the 4.25% rate is applied.
How is retirement income taxed in MI?
Michigan uses a tiered system based on birth year. Born before 1946: most retirement income exempt. Born 1946-1952: partial exemption. Born after 1952: pensions and 401(k) distributions taxed at 4.25%, with limited age-based deductions kicking in at age 67.