Hamilton County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Hamilton County, county income tax is $649 a year (1.1%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.1% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Hamilton County's rate ranks 85 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Hamilton County
$24.96
$649.00 a year in local tax, 1.08% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton County local income tax (1.1%) | $24.96 | $649.00 |
| Total local tax | $24.96 | $649.00 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Hamilton County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.1% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Hamilton County on January 1 means 1.1% 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 Hamilton County on January 1 also means Hamilton County's 1.1% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Hamilton County and work in Clinton County (2.65%): you pay Hamilton County's rate, $649. Live in Clinton County and commute to Hamilton County: you pay $1,563.50.
Hamilton County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $319 | $308 |
| $45,000 | $484 | $473 |
| $60,000 | $649 | $638 |
| $80,000 | $869 | $858 |
| $100,000 | $1,089 | $1,078 |
| $150,000 | $1,639 | $1,628 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Hamilton County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 1.7% | $1,003 | +$354 |
| Clinton County | 2.65% | $1,563.50 | +$914.50 |
| Hancock County | 1.94% | $1,144.60 | +$495.60 |
| Madison County | 2.25% | $1,327.50 | +$678.50 |
| Marion County | 2.02% | $1,191.80 | +$542.80 |
| Tipton County | 2.6% | $1,534 | +$885 |
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.