Indiana take-home pay on $75,000
A single filer earning $75,000 in Indiana, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,285 per paycheck ($59,409 a year). Federal income tax is $7,670, Social Security and Medicare are $5,738, and Indiana income tax is $2,183 on $74,000 of state taxable income.
That's about $2,183 a year less than the same salary would take home in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Indiana income tax for 2026
Indiana taxes wages at a flat 2.95%. State rate fell to 2.95% on 1 Jan 2026, with a $1,000 exemption per filer ($1,500 per dependent child, not modelled).
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 2.95% | Over $0 |
- Single: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $1,000 (deducted from income)
- Married jointly: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $2,000 (deducted from income)
Other Indiana paycheck deductions
Indiana has no state payroll programs that come out of employees' pay — only federal Social Security and Medicare.
Local taxes: Every Indiana county adds its own income tax, roughly 0.5%–3% — not modelled here, but it's mandatory and can be substantial. Add your local rate to the result above.
Sources: news.bloombergtax.com · irs.gov
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An estimate for a simple W-2 filer, not tax or payroll advice. Your pay stub and W-4 settings are the final word.