Michigan Paystub Generator — Free & Instant

Create accurate paystubs for Michigan employees with Flat 4.25% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.

Michigan Tax Overview (2026)

4.25%
Flat Income Tax Rate
Federal Income Tax
10% – 37%
Social Security
6.20%
Medicare
1.45%
State Income Tax
4.25%
Minimum Wage
$10.56/hr

All Taxes & Deductions on a Michigan Paystub

Deduction Rate Type Notes
Federal Income Tax 10% – 37% Federal Progressive brackets based on income and filing status
Social Security (OASDI) 6.20% Federal Up to $168,600 wage base (2024)
Medicare (HI) 1.45% Federal No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K
Michigan State Income Tax 4.25% State Flat rate
Detroit City Income Tax 2.4% residents / 1.2% nonresidents Local Detroit workers
Other City Income Taxes 1% residents / 0.5% nonresidents Local Workers in 24 Michigan cities

Quick Start — Michigan Paystub

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About Michigan Payroll

Michigan has about 24 cities with their own local income taxes, with Detroit having the highest rate. The state has a flat 4.25% income tax and uses a personal exemption instead of a standard deduction.

Michigan uses a flat income tax system with a top rate of 4.25%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Michigan workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.

Paystub Requirements

Employers must provide a statement showing hours worked, gross pay, deductions, and net pay.

Pay Frequency Rules

Employers must pay at least monthly for salaried employees and semi-monthly or bi-weekly for hourly/manual workers.

Michigan Paystub FAQ

What taxes and deductions appear on a Michigan paystub?

A typical Michigan paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Michigan State Income Tax (4.25%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.

What is the Michigan state income tax rate?

Michigan has a flat income tax rate of 4.25%, which applies to all taxable income regardless of income level.

Does Michigan have local income taxes?

Yes, some jurisdictions in Michigan impose local income or occupational taxes: Detroit City Income Tax (2.4% residents / 1.2% nonresidents) applies to Detroit workers. Other City Income Taxes (1% residents / 0.5% nonresidents) applies to Workers in 24 Michigan cities. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.

What is the minimum wage in Michigan?

The current minimum wage in Michigan is $10.56 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.

Is this Michigan paystub generator free?

Yes! You can generate a free Michigan paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.

What information do I need to create a Michigan paystub?

You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.

Michigan Minimum Wage

$10.56
per hour (2026)

Quick Facts

  • Income Tax: 4.25% (Flat)
  • Social Security: 6.2% (employee share)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (employee share)
  • Personal Exemption: $5,600
  • Total Deductions: 5 line items

Did You Know?

Michigan has about 24 cities with their own local income taxes, with Detroit having the highest rate. The state has a flat 4.25% income tax and uses a personal exemption instead of a standard deduction.

Official Resources

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