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Fort Wayne (Allen County) Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Fort Wayne sits in Allen County, Indiana's third-largest population center. Allen County levies a 1.48% County Income Tax (CIT) on resident wages under Indiana's universal county-tax framework. Combined with Indiana's 3.05% flat state tax, a Fort Wayne (Allen County) resident pays about 4.53% in state plus county income tax. Indiana's CIT applies to all 92 counties, with each setting its own rate independently. This calculator estimates 2026 take-home pay for a Fort Wayne (Allen County) resident after federal tax, FICA, Indiana state tax, and the Allen County rate. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA deductions.

$85,000 single filer take-home comparison

Fort Wayne (Allen County)

$64,800

Indiana (no city tax)

$66,000

Texas (no income tax)

$68,600

Fort Wayne (Allen County) take-home is -$1,300 vs the state-only figure and -$3,900 vs the no-income-tax baseline.

Fort Wayne (Allen County) local tax breakdown

Local bracket schedule applied by the calculator for 2026.

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Fort Wayne (Allen County) paycheck FAQ

How does Allen County's CIT compare to Marion County (Indianapolis)?
Allen County's 1.48% is below Marion County's 2.02%. The Fort Wayne combined state plus county rate (~4.53%) is meaningfully lower than the Indianapolis combined rate (~5.07%).
If I live in Allen County but work in Adams or DeKalb County, what applies?
Indiana's CIT applies based on the worker's county of residence on January 1. An Allen County resident pays the Allen County rate (1.48%) regardless of where they work in Indiana. The work-county rate generally does not stack on top.
Does Fort Wayne city levy a separate municipal tax?
No. Indiana does not allow city-level income tax (unlike Ohio or Michigan). The county CIT is the only local income tax line for an Indiana resident. Fort Wayne's revenue comes from property tax and state aid alongside the Allen County CIT.

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The Fort Wayne (Allen County) 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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Last reviewed

2026-04-20