Fayette County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Fayette County, county income tax is $1,663.80 a year (2.82%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2.82% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Fayette County's rate ranks 7 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Fayette County
$63.99
$1,663.80 a year in local tax, 2.77% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Fayette County local income tax (2.82%) | $63.99 | $1,663.80 |
| Total local tax | $63.99 | $1,663.80 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Fayette County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2.82% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Fayette County on January 1 means 2.82% 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 Fayette County on January 1 also means Fayette County's 2.82% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Fayette County and work in Wayne County (1.25%): you pay Fayette County's rate, $1,663.80. Live in Wayne County and commute to Fayette County: you pay $737.50.
Fayette County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $817.80 | $789.60 |
| $45,000 | $1,240.80 | $1,212.60 |
| $60,000 | $1,663.80 | $1,635.60 |
| $80,000 | $2,227.80 | $2,199.60 |
| $100,000 | $2,791.80 | $2,763.60 |
| $150,000 | $4,201.80 | $4,173.60 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Fayette County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin County | 1.7% | $1,003 | −$660.80 |
| Henry County | 2.02% | $1,191.80 | −$472 |
| Rush County | 2.15% | $1,268.50 | −$395.30 |
| Union County | 2.75% | $1,622.50 | −$41.30 |
| Wayne County | 1.25% | $737.50 | −$926.30 |
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.