DeKalb County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in DeKalb County, county income tax is $1,256.70 a year (2.13%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2.13% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). DeKalb County's rate ranks 34 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, DeKalb County
$48.33
$1,256.70 a year in local tax, 2.09% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| DeKalb County local income tax (2.13%) | $48.33 | $1,256.70 |
| Total local tax | $48.33 | $1,256.70 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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DeKalb County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2.13% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in DeKalb County on January 1 means 2.13% for the whole year, wherever in Indiana you work; moving later in the year changes nothing until next January.
- Living in another state with your main job in DeKalb County on January 1 also means DeKalb County's 2.13% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in DeKalb County and work in Allen County (1.59%): you pay DeKalb County's rate, $1,256.70. Live in Allen County and commute to DeKalb County: you pay $938.10.
DeKalb County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $617.70 | $596.40 |
| $45,000 | $937.20 | $915.90 |
| $60,000 | $1,256.70 | $1,235.40 |
| $80,000 | $1,682.70 | $1,661.40 |
| $100,000 | $2,108.70 | $2,087.40 |
| $150,000 | $3,173.70 | $3,152.40 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering DeKalb County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen County | 1.59% | $938.10 | −$318.60 |
| LaGrange County | 1.65% | $973.50 | −$283.20 |
| Noble County | 1.75% | $1,032.50 | −$224.20 |
| Steuben County | 1.99% | $1,174.10 | −$82.60 |
Sources and verification
- Indiana Department of Revenue, Departmental Notice #1 (R46 / 01-26), County Tax Rates effective Jan. 1, 2026 (current issue (R47 / 10-26), effective Oct. 1, 2026, also parsed)
- Second source: Indiana State Budget Agency, County Informational Reports (CY 2026 tax rates, 'Total tax rate'; IC 6-3.6-9-9; data based on certifications published 2025-11-25; updated 2026-02-15)
Rates as of 2026-01-01; checked . "Verified" means a second, independent publisher shows the same rate; "single official source" means only the official register lists it so far, so confirm with the tax collector before relying on it. See how local rates are checked.