Updated November 7, 2026 · 2026 tax rules · Data: IRS, BLS, BEA, HUD · How we calculate

Indiana Paycheck Calculator 2026

Enter your salary or hourly wage to see exactly what lands in your bank account after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Indiana state tax. Updated for the 2026 tax year.

Indiana take-home pay

Pay

Per

State

Filing status

City income tax

Deductions, kids & local tax

401(k) % of pay

Health/HSA $ per year

Children under 17

Other local tax %

2026 tax year. Federal brackets from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Your take-home pay

$59,410

per year · effective tax rate 20.8%

$4,951Monthly

$2,475Twice a month

$2,285Every 2 weeks

$28.56Hourly

Federal income tax$7,670
Social Security (6.2%)$4,650
Medicare (1.45%)$1,088
Indiana income tax$2,183
Take-home pay$59,410

Marginal rate: 22% federal + 2.95% state

Top state rate

2.95%

Flat tax

Take-home on $75k

$59,410

$4,951 a month · single filer

Rank of 51

#14

for take-home pay at $75,000

▲2.0%

Pay trend: The median for all workers in Indiana rose from $46,930 (May 2024) to $47,860 (May 2025). That roughly kept pace with inflation (2.4%).

How Indiana taxes your paycheck

Indiana has a flat income tax of 2.95%. The state allows no standard deduction, plus a $1,000 personal exemption.

Local taxes: Every Indiana county adds a local income tax, typically 1%–3%. Add your local rate under “Deductions, kids & local tax” in the calculator.

Pay and living costs in Indiana cities

Half of Indiana’s 3,201,220 workers earn less than $47,860 a year and half earn more; the middle 50% earn $36,500–$72,000 (BLS, May 2025). Prices vary a lot within the state: Kokomo, IN stretches a paycheck furthest, while Michigan City, IN is the costliest.

Metro area	Median pay	Price level	1-BR rent	Rent share	Left after rent / mo	Buying power*
Chicago, IL	$54,720	103.6	$1,534	41%	$2,180	$43,016
Indianapolis, IN	$49,340	95.7	$1,242	37%	$2,125	$42,216
Cincinnati, OH	$50,170	95.4	$1,043	30%	$2,377	$43,034
Louisville, KY	$48,370	93.1	$1,026	31%	$2,278	$42,598
Fort Wayne, IN	$47,700	92.6	$906	28%	$2,355	$42,269
Evansville, IN	$46,540	91.5	$860	27%	$2,326	$41,770
South Bend, IN	$46,540	92.9	$1,073	34%	$2,113	$41,172
Elkhart, IN	$48,070	90.3	$992	30%	$2,293	$43,638
Lafayette, IN	$48,780	93.4	$999	30%	$2,331	$42,776
Bloomington, IN	$47,660	95.1	$1,036	32%	$2,222	$41,120
Terre Haute, IN	$44,870	87.8	$854	28%	$2,224	$42,073
Columbus, IN	$48,470	93.0	$1,257	38%	$2,053	$42,714
Muncie, IN	$44,110	88.1	$845	28%	$2,184	$41,238
Michigan City, IN	$45,540	91.7	$953	31%	$2,168	$40,856
Kokomo, IN	$48,980	89.6	$890	27%	$2,453	$44,753

*Yearly take-home pay (on each metro’s median wage, single filer) in U.S.-average dollars. Price level: BEA RPP 2024 (U.S. = 100). Rent: HUD FY2026 one-bedroom fair market rent.

Indiana take-home pay at common salaries

Salary	Federal	FICA	IN tax	Take-home / yr	Per month	Effective rate
$30,000	$1,420	$2,295	$856	$25,430	$2,119	15.2%
$40,000	$2,620	$3,060	$1,151	$33,170	$2,764	17.1%
$50,000	$3,820	$3,825	$1,446	$40,910	$3,409	18.2%
$60,000	$5,020	$4,590	$1,741	$48,650	$4,054	18.9%
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$2,183	$59,410	$4,951	20.8%
$90,000	$10,970	$6,885	$2,626	$69,520	$5,793	22.8%
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$2,921	$76,260	$6,355	23.7%
$125,000	$18,734	$9,563	$3,658	$93,046	$7,754	25.6%
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$4,396	$109,396	$9,116	27.1%
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$5,871	$143,057	$11,921	28.5%
$250,000	$51,304	$15,514	$7,346	$175,837	$14,653	29.7%

Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions. Change any of these in the calculator above.

Indiana income tax brackets 2026

Single filers
Taxable income	Rate
Over $0	2.95%

Married filing jointly
Taxable income	Rate
Over $0	2.95%

Standard deduction: none. Personal exemption: $1,000 single / $2,000 joint. Per dependent: $1,000. Source: Tax Foundation, 2026.

2026 federal income tax brackets

Single — $16,100 standard deduction
Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $12,400	10%
$12,400 – $50,400	12%
$50,400 – $105,700	22%
$105,700 – $201,775	24%
$201,775 – $256,225	32%
$256,225 – $640,600	35%
Over $640,600	37%

Married filing jointly — $32,200 standard deduction
Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $24,800	10%
$24,800 – $100,800	12%
$100,800 – $211,400	22%
$211,400 – $403,550	24%
$403,550 – $512,450	32%
$512,450 – $768,700	35%
Over $768,700	37%

How Indiana compares

A single worker earning $75,000 takes home $59,410 in Indiana. The same salary in Alaska leaves $61,593 — $2,183 more per year. See the full ranking on the $75,000 after tax in Indiana page.

Frequently asked questions

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Indiana?

On a $75,000 salary a single filer in Indiana pays about $15,591 in total taxes in 2026 — $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,183 in Indiana state taxes — leaving $59,410 a year, or $2,285 every two weeks. That is an effective tax rate of 20.8%.

Does Indiana have a state income tax?

Indiana has a flat income tax of 2.95%. The state allows no standard deduction, plus a $1,000 personal exemption.

How does Indiana compare with other states?

At a $75,000 salary, Indiana ranks #14 of 51 (50 states plus D.C.) for take-home pay. You would keep $2,183 more per year in a no-income-tax state such as Texas or Florida.

What are the 2026 federal tax brackets?

For single filers in 2026: 10% up to $12,400, 12% to $50,400, 22% to $105,700, 24% to $201,775, 32% to $256,225, 35% to $640,600 and 37% above that, applied after the $16,100 standard deduction. Married couples filing jointly get a $32,200 standard deduction and brackets roughly twice as wide.

How much are Social Security and Medicare taxes in 2026?

Employees pay 6.2% Social Security tax on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare tax on all wages, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax on wages above $200,000 ($250,000 for married couples filing jointly).