Michigan Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Michigan state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Michigan tax rates · FICA · Michigan MI-W4
State Income Tax
4.25% flat rate
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Michigan MI-W4
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Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Michigan state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Michigan Tax Guide
Michigan Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Michigan uses a flat 4.25% income tax rate. All taxable income is taxed at the same percentage, regardless of how much you earn. This makes payroll calculations straightforward.
Michigan has a 4.25% flat state income tax. Detroit and several other cities also levy a local income tax on wages.
Michigan employers must withhold both state and city income taxes. Detroit's 2.4% city tax applies to all residents regardless of where they work.
Michigan Payroll Tax Summary
State Income Tax4.25% flat rate
Tax TypeFlat rate
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormMichigan MI-W4
Additional Payroll Taxes
City income tax in Detroit (2.4% residents, 1.2% non-residents) and some other cities
FAQ
Michigan payroll tax questions
What is the Michigan income tax rate for 2026?
Michigan uses a flat 4.25% income tax rate on all taxable income. Unlike progressive-tax states, the same rate applies whether you earn $30,000 or $300,000. This makes Michigan payroll tax calculations simple and predictable.
What taxes do Michigan employees pay on their paycheck?
Michigan employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Michigan state income tax (4.25% flat rate); (5) City income tax in Detroit (2.4% residents, 1.2% non-residents) and some other cities. The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Michigan employees use?
Michigan employees complete Michigan MI-W4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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