Wayne County, Indiana county income tax 2026
On $60,000 in Wayne County, county income tax is $737.50 a year (1.25%).
Single filer, $60,000 in wages: 1.25% of $59,000 (Indiana income after the $1,000 personal exemption). Wayne County's rate ranks 80 of Indiana's 92 counties, highest first (tied with 2 others).
Tax year 2026. Rates checked ; page updated .
Local income tax per paycheck, Wayne County
$28.37
$737.50 a year in local tax, 1.23% of gross pay.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne County local income tax (1.25%) | $28.37 | $737.50 |
| Total local tax | $28.37 | $737.50 |
Indiana residents pay the rate of their county of residence on Jan. 1, wherever they work.
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Wayne County rate
| Item | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Rate from January 1, 2026 | 1.25% |
| Taxed on | Indiana adjusted gross income minus exemptions |
| Status | Verified |
Where you live on January 1 decides it
- Living in Wayne County on January 1 means 1.25% 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 Wayne County on January 1 also means Wayne County's 1.25% (not modeled here: the calculator assumes you live in Indiana).
Worked example, $60,000, single. Live in Wayne County and work in Randolph County (3%): you pay Wayne County's rate, $737.50. Live in Randolph County and commute to Wayne County: you pay $1,770.
Wayne County tax at other salaries
| Salary | Single | Married filing jointly (one earner) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $362.50 | $350 |
| $45,000 | $550 | $537.50 |
| $60,000 | $737.50 | $725 |
| $80,000 | $987.50 | $975 |
| $100,000 | $1,237.50 | $1,225 |
| $150,000 | $1,862.50 | $1,850 |
Assumes no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions: Indiana's state calculator is still being verified on how they are treated.
Counties bordering Wayne County
| County | Rate | Tax on $60,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fayette County | 2.82% | $1,663.80 | +$926.30 |
| Henry County | 2.02% | $1,191.80 | +$454.30 |
| Randolph County | 3% | $1,770 | +$1,032.50 |
| Union County | 2.75% | $1,622.50 | +$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.