East Lansing Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
East Lansing, Michigan charges a 1.0% resident city income tax (0.5% for nonresidents) on top of your federal, FICA and Michigan state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $1,000 a year in East Lansing local tax, leaving $73,930/year take-home ($2843.46 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,340.10 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · East Lansing: $28.85
Annual take-home: $60,843 on $75,000 gross · 81% of gross
Includes East Lansing 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 |
| East Lansing local tax | −$28.85 | −$750 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,340.10 | $60,843 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. East Lansing local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How East Lansing's city income tax works (resident vs. nonresident)
East Lansing taxes residents at 1.0% and nonresidents who work in East Lansing at half that — 0.5% — under Michigan's Uniform City Income Tax Act. The calculator above models the resident rate by default (1.0%); if you work in East Lansing but live elsewhere, your city tax is roughly half what's shown.
On a $100,000 salary, a East Lansing resident owes about $1,000 a year in city tax (1.0%); a nonresident commuting in for work would owe roughly $500 instead (0.5%).
East Lansing vs. Michigan state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Michigan's own state income tax (separate from East Lansing's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $4,250 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 24 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Michigan, East Lansing ranks #9 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Detroit and the lowest is Walker.
East Lansing paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Michigan state tax $2,550, East Lansing local tax $600 → take-home $47,240/year ($1816.92 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Michigan state tax $4,250, East Lansing local tax $1,000 → take-home $73,930/year ($2843.46 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 East Lansing's local income tax
Both East Lansing residents and nonresidents who work in East Lansing owe this tax — residents at 1.0%, nonresidents at half that rate, 0.5%. Employers withhold based on where you live and work.
East Lansing local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is East Lansing's local income tax?
East Lansing charges a 1.0% resident city income tax (0.5% for nonresidents). On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $1,000 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in East Lansing?
About $47,240 a year ($1816.92 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Michigan state tax and East Lansing's local tax of $600.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in East Lansing?
About $73,930 a year ($2843.46 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Michigan state tax and East Lansing's local tax of $1,000.
Is East Lansing's local tax the same as Michigan's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Michigan state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; East Lansing's local tax (a 1.0% resident city income tax (0.5% for nonresidents)) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is East Lansing's local tax higher or lower than other Michigan jurisdictions?
East Lansing ranks #9 of 24 local jurisdictions covered for Michigan by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Detroit is the highest and Walker is the lowest.
How is East Lansing's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Michigan state tax) is multiplied by 1.0% (resident rate).
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