Detroit, MI variant. This is a Detroit, MI-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Detroit paychecks are shaped by MI state tax plus a 2.4% local income tax. With a $39,575 median income and a cost-of-living index of 80 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Detroit paycheck
Detroit layers a 2.4% local income tax on top of MI state tax and federal withholding - one of the few cities to do so. That extra bite makes gross-to-net conversion especially important here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Detroit take-home figure.
About Detroit, MI
Detroit imposes a city income tax on residents and on people who work in the city, in addition to Michigan state income tax.
Detroit has some of the most affordable home prices among major US cities, reflecting decades of population decline and ongoing revitalization.
Detroit's economy remains closely tied to the automotive industry, with growing diversification into technology and services.
Worked example: $39,575 in Detroit
FICA on $39,575 is $3,027. Detroit's 2.4% local tax adds about $950. Federal and MI state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $80,000
- Median rent: $1,100/mo
- Median household income: $39,575
- Local sales tax: 6%
- City income tax: 2.4%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.94%
- Cost of living index: 80 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Detroit have a city income tax?
Yes - Detroit levies a 2.4% local income tax in addition to MI state tax.
What is the median income in Detroit?
About $39,575 per household.