Knox County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Knox County, county income tax is $1,003 a year (1.7%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.7% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Knox County's rate ranks 57 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first (tied with 5 others).
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Knox County
$38.58
$1,003.00 a year in local tax, 1.67% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Knox County local income tax (1.7%) | $38.58 | $1,003.00 |
| Total local tax | $38.58 | $1,003.00 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Knox County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.7% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Knox County on January 1 means 1.7% 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 Knox County on January 1 also means Knox County's 1.7% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Knox County and work in Greene County (2.35%): you pay Knox County's rate, $1,003. Live in Greene County and commute to Knox County: you pay $1,386.50.
Knox County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $493 | $476 |
| $45,000 | $748 | $731 |
| $60,000 | $1,003 | $986 |
| $80,000 | $1,343 | $1,326 |
| $100,000 | $1,683 | $1,666 |
| $150,000 | $2,533 | $2,516 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Knox County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County | 1.5% | $885 | −$118 |
| Gibson County | 1.3% | $767 | −$236 |
| Greene County | 2.35% | $1,386.50 | +$383.50 |
| Pike County | 1.2% | $708 | −$295 |
| Sullivan County | 1.7% | $1,003 | +$0 |
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.