Mesa, AZ variant. This is a Mesa, AZ-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.
Mesa paychecks are shaped by AZ state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $78,700 median income and a cost-of-living index of 105 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Mesa paycheck
Mesa has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + AZ state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 105) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Mesa take-home figure.
About Mesa, AZ
Mesa applies Arizona state and local sales taxes, with a moderate overall tax burden.
Mesa's home prices have risen with the broader Phoenix metro and now sit above the national average.
Mesa is part of the greater Phoenix metropolitan area, with a cost of living somewhat above the national average.
Worked example: $78,700 in Mesa
FICA on $78,700 is $6,021. No city income tax applies in Mesa. Federal and AZ state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $425,000
- Median rent: $1,700/mo
- Median household income: $78,700
- Local sales tax: 8.3%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.59%
- Cost of living index: 105 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mesa have a city income tax?
No, Mesa has no separate city income tax beyond AZ state tax.
What is the median income in Mesa?
About $78,700 per household.