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Anderson (Madison County), Indiana Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Anderson sits in Madison County in central Indiana, northeast of Indianapolis. Madison County levies a 1.75% County Income Tax (CIT) on resident wages under Indiana's universal county-tax framework. Combined with Indiana's 3.05% flat state tax, an Anderson (Madison County) resident pays about 4.8% in state plus county income tax. The rate is above the Indiana average, reflecting the county's specific fiscal mix. This calculator estimates 2026 take-home pay for an Anderson (Madison County) resident after federal tax, FICA, Indiana state tax, and the Madison County rate. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA deductions.

$85,000 single filer take-home comparison

Anderson (Madison County), Indiana

$64,500

Indiana (no city tax)

$66,000

Texas (no income tax)

$68,600

Anderson (Madison County), Indiana take-home is -$1,500 vs the state-only figure and -$4,100 vs the no-income-tax baseline.

Anderson (Madison County), Indiana local tax breakdown

Local bracket schedule applied by the calculator for 2026.

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$0+1.75%

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Anderson (Madison County), Indiana paycheck FAQ

Why is Madison County's CIT higher than nearby Hamilton County?
Hamilton County sits at 1.1%, well below Madison's 1.75%. The two adjacent counties have different fiscal structures: Hamilton has a stronger property-tax base from affluent suburbs like Carmel and Fishers, while Madison's revenue mix relies more on the CIT.
If I live in Anderson but commute to Indianapolis, what applies?
A Madison County resident working in Indianapolis pays Madison County's 1.75% rate on those wages, not Marion County's 2.02%. Indiana's CIT applies based on residence, not work location, so the home-county rate controls.
Does Anderson University affect tax dynamics?
Anderson University is a private institution in the city. Wages earned there fall under standard state and county tax rules; the university's presence doesn't change Madison County's CIT framework.

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The Anderson (Madison County), Indiana paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal, state, and city sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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2026-04-20