Michigan has a flat income tax rate of 4.25%, the 14th lowest combined sales tax (6.00%) and a $13.73 minimum wage as of 2026.
$10,496 a year: that is roughly what a Michigan homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($2,937), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($1,500), property tax on a $300,000 house ($3,570) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($2,489).
Michigan uses a single flat rate. Single filers' standard deduction: none; personal exemption: $5,900. On $50,000 of wages, a single filer's Michigan tax works out to about $1,874 (3.7% of wages); on $100,000 it is about $3,999 (4.0%). Source: Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026.
| Rate | Single filers | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 4.25% | over $0 | over $0 |
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Michigan's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Michigan to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,874 | $40,481 | $1,557 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,937 | $58,656 | $2,256 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,999 | $75,181 | $2,892 |
The state rate is 6.00% and local governments add 0.00% on average, for a combined 6.00%, 14th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $60 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Michigan minimum wage is $13.73 an hour, 22nd highest in the country, or $28,558 a year for full-time work, $13,478 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Michigan paid property taxes equal to 1.19% of home value on average, the 14th highest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $3,570 a year, or $298 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 23.05¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 13th highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $207 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 3 states it borders, Michigan has the highest minimum wage of its neighbors ($13.73) and the highest electricity price of its neighbors (23.05¢).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 4.25% | 6.00% | $13.73 | 1.19% | 23.05¢ |
| Indiana | 2.95% | 7.00% | $7.25 | 0.76% | 16.73¢ |
| Ohio | 2.75% | 7.29% | $11.00 | 1.36% | 19.45¢ |
| Wisconsin | 7.65% | 5.72% | $7.25 | 1.32% | 19.06¢ |
Michigan figures use statewide averages; tax estimates include the standard deduction and personal exemption but skip other credits, dependents and local income taxes; check Michigan revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.