Monroe County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Monroe County, county income tax is $1,262.60 a year (2.14%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 2.14% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Monroe County's rate ranks 33 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Monroe County
$48.56
$1,262.60 a year in local tax, 2.1% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County local income tax (2.14%) | $48.56 | $1,262.60 |
| Total local tax | $48.56 | $1,262.60 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Monroe County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 2.14% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Monroe County on January 1 means 2.14% 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 Monroe County on January 1 also means Monroe County's 2.14% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Monroe County and work in Morgan County (2.72%): you pay Monroe County's rate, $1,262.60. Live in Morgan County and commute to Monroe County: you pay $1,604.80.
Monroe County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $620.60 | $599.20 |
| $45,000 | $941.60 | $920.20 |
| $60,000 | $1,262.60 | $1,241.20 |
| $80,000 | $1,690.60 | $1,669.20 |
| $100,000 | $2,118.60 | $2,097.20 |
| $150,000 | $3,188.60 | $3,167.20 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Monroe County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County | 2.5234% | $1,488.81 | +$226.21 |
| Greene County | 2.35% | $1,386.50 | +$123.90 |
| Jackson County | 2.1% | $1,239 | −$23.60 |
| Lawrence County | 1.75% | $1,032.50 | −$230.10 |
| Morgan County | 2.72% | $1,604.80 | +$342.20 |
| Owen County | 2.5% | $1,475 | +$212.40 |
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.