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Indiana Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary or hourly wage to estimate take-home pay after federal and Indiana taxes. Updated for 2026 tax rates.
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Indiana take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 1.93% local tax.
| Salary | Per paycheck | Per year | Effective tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $956.53 | $24,870 | 17.1% |
| $40,000 | $1,246.80 | $32,417 | 19.0% |
| $50,000 | $1,537.07 | $39,964 | 20.1% |
| $60,000 | $1,827.34 | $47,511 | 20.8% |
| $75,000 | $2,230.05 | $57,981 | 22.7% |
| $100,000 | $2,859.57 | $74,349 | 25.7% |
| $150,000 | $4,096.92 | $106,520 | 29.0% |
Indiana hourly paycheck examples
Single filer, 40 hours a week, paid weekly.
| Hourly wage | Weekly gross | Weekly take-home |
|---|---|---|
| $15.00/hr | $600.00 | $495.68 |
| $20.00/hr | $800.00 | $646.62 |
| $25.00/hr | $1,000.00 | $797.56 |
| $30.00/hr | $1,200.00 | $948.50 |
| $40.00/hr | $1,600.00 | $1,218.27 |
Indiana paycheck taxes for 2026
Indiana taxes wages at a flat 2.95% rate. For 2026, federal income tax uses seven brackets from 10% to 37%. The standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers, $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and $24,150 for heads of household. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare takes 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
- Indiana's flat state income tax rate is 2.95% for 2026.
- Every Indiana county also levies its own income tax, ranging from 0.5% to 3.0% in 2026.
- Indiana has no standard deduction; each person gets a $1,000 exemption, and most qualifying dependents get an additional $1,500.
Indiana deductions and exemptions
| Filing status | Standard deduction | Personal exemption |
|---|---|---|
| Single | $0 | $1,000 |
| Married filing jointly | $0 | $1,000 |
| Head of household | $0 | $1,000 |
Local income tax
Every Indiana county levies a county income tax, based on county of residence on January 1. Rates effective January 1, 2026 range from 0.5% (Porter) to 3.0% (Randolph); 1.93% is the simple average of all 92 county rates in DOR Departmental Notice #1. Marion County (Indianapolis) is 2.02%.
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Indiana?
A single filer earning $60,000 a year and paid every two weeks takes home about $1,827.34 per paycheck in Indiana, an effective tax rate of about 20.8%. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Indiana income tax, and local income tax.
Does Indiana have a state income tax?
Yes. Indiana taxes wages at a flat 2.95% rate.
Are there local income taxes in Indiana?
Yes. Every Indiana county levies a county income tax, based on county of residence on January 1. Rates effective January 1, 2026 range from 0.5% (Porter) to 3.0% (Randolph); 1.93% is the simple average of all 92 county rates in DOR Departmental Notice #1. Marion County (Indianapolis) is 2.02%.
Is this Indiana paycheck calculator accurate?
It estimates your yearly tax using 2026 federal and Indiana rules, then divides by your number of paychecks. Your employer's withholding can differ because of your W-4 choices, bonuses, other income, or benefits not entered here. Use it for planning and check your pay stub for exact amounts.
Sources
- https://www.in.gov/dor/files/dn01.pdf
- https://www.in.gov/dor/resources/tax-rates-and-reports/rates-fees-and-penalties/
- https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf
- https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-for-tax-year-2026-including-amendments-from-the-one-big-beautiful-bill
- https://www.ssa.gov/news/en/cola/factsheets/2026.html
Tax data last reviewed 2026-09-16. How this calculator works.
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