Jackson County Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Jackson County, Indiana charges a flat 2.10% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Indiana state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $2,100 a year in Jackson County local tax, leaving $74,130/year take-home ($2851.15 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,308.37 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Jackson County: $60.58
Annual take-home: $60,018 on $75,000 gross · 80% of gross
Includes Jackson County local income tax.
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
| Line | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$295.00 | −$7,670 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$178.85 | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$41.83 | −$1,088 |
| Jackson County local tax | −$60.58 | −$1,575 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,308.37 | $60,018 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Jackson County local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Jackson County's local income tax works
Jackson County levies a flat 2.10% local income tax on top of Indiana's state income tax — the same piggyback mechanism used across all 92 Indiana counties. Because the rate is flat, your local tax is simply your taxable income multiplied by 2.10%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $1,260 a year; on $100,000, $2,100 a year.
Jackson County vs. Indiana state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Indiana's own state income tax (separate from Jackson County's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $2,950 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 92 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Indiana, Jackson County ranks #37 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Randolph County and the lowest is Porter County.
Jackson County paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Indiana state tax $1,770, Jackson County local tax $1,260 → take-home $47,360/year ($1821.54 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Indiana state tax $2,950, Jackson County local tax $2,100 → take-home $74,130/year ($2851.15 biweekly).
These assume the standard deduction, no pre-tax 401(k)/health deductions and biweekly pay. Use the calculator above for your own salary, filing status and deductions.
Who pays Jackson County's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Jackson County based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Indiana's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Jackson County are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Jackson County local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Jackson County's local income tax?
Jackson County charges a flat 2.10% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $2,100 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Jackson County?
About $47,360 a year ($1821.54 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Indiana state tax and Jackson County's local tax of $1,260.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Jackson County?
About $74,130 a year ($2851.15 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Indiana state tax and Jackson County's local tax of $2,100.
Is Jackson County's local tax the same as Indiana's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Indiana state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Jackson County's local tax (a flat 2.10% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Jackson County's local tax higher or lower than other Indiana jurisdictions?
Jackson County ranks #37 of 92 local jurisdictions covered for Indiana by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Randolph County is the highest and Porter County is the lowest.
How is Jackson County's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Indiana state tax) is multiplied by 2.10%.
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