Starke County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Starke County, county income tax is $1,008.90 a year (1.71%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.71% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Starke County's rate ranks 56 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first.
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Starke County
$38.80
$1,008.90 a year in local tax, 1.68% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Starke County local income tax (1.71%) | $38.80 | $1,008.90 |
| Total local tax | $38.80 | $1,008.90 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Starke County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.71% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Starke County on January 1 means 1.71% 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 Starke County on January 1 also means Starke County's 1.71% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Starke County and work in Porter County (0.5%): you pay Starke County's rate, $1,008.90. Live in Porter County and commute to Starke County: you pay $295.
Starke County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $495.90 | $478.80 |
| $45,000 | $752.40 | $735.30 |
| $60,000 | $1,008.90 | $991.80 |
| $80,000 | $1,350.90 | $1,333.80 |
| $100,000 | $1,692.90 | $1,675.80 |
| $150,000 | $2,547.90 | $2,530.80 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Starke County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton County | 2.88% | $1,699.20 | +$690.30 |
| Jasper County | 2.864% | $1,689.76 | +$680.86 |
| LaPorte County | 1.45% | $855.50 | −$153.40 |
| Marshall County | 1.25% | $737.50 | −$271.40 |
| Porter County | 0.5% | $295 | −$713.90 |
| Pulaski County | 2.85% | $1,681.50 | +$672.60 |
| St. Joseph County | 1.75% | $1,032.50 | +$23.60 |
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.