Ohio Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your Ohio take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Ohio state tax and an optional city income tax.
Ohio income tax in 2026
Ohio moved to a flat income tax in 2026. Under the state tax table, income above $26,050 owes $332 plus 2.75% of the amount over $26,050. Income below that level owes no state tax.
The bigger variable on an Ohio paycheck is local tax. Most Ohio cities tax wages, commonly between 1% and 2.5%. Columbus and Cleveland charge 2.5% and Cincinnati charges 1.8%. Some school districts also add their own income tax. Type your city's rate into the calculator to include it.
Example take-home pay in Ohio
Single filer, no 401(k), paid every 2 weeks with no city tax:
Ohio income tax brackets for 2026
These are the rates applied to your Ohio taxable income, which is your pay after the deductions and exemptions described above.
| Single filers | Rate | Married filing jointly | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to $26,050 | 0% | Up to $26,050 | 0% |
| Over $26,050 | 2.75% | Over $26,050 | 2.75% |
Ohio take-home pay at different salaries
Estimated yearly figures for a single filer with no 401(k), using the same rules as the calculator above.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Ohio taxes | Take-home / year | Every 2 weeks | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $441 | $25,844 | $994 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $991 | $41,364 | $1,591 | 17.3% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,678 | $59,914 | $2,304 | 20.1% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,366 | $76,814 | $2,954 | 23.2% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,741 | $110,050 | $4,233 | 26.6% |
How to keep more of your paycheck in Ohio
On a $60,000 salary, putting 5% ($3,000) into a traditional 401(k) reduces your yearly take-home pay by about $2,558 (roughly $98 less every 2 weeks). That is less than the full $3,000 because the contribution saves about $360 in federal income tax and about $83 in Ohio tax. The tax you avoid stays in your pocket instead of going to the government.
Filing status also matters. A married couple filing jointly with one $60,000 income takes home about $51,304 a year in Ohio, compared with $49,124 for a single filer, mostly because of the larger standard deduction and wider tax brackets.
How this calculator works
We subtract your 401(k) contribution and the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly), then apply the 2026 federal brackets (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32). Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 of pay, and Medicare is 1.45% (plus 0.9% on high pay). Ohio personal exemptions are not subtracted, so this estimate can run slightly high.
Ohio paycheck questions
What is the Ohio income tax rate in 2026?
Ohio uses a flat 2.75% rate on income over $26,050, plus a fixed $332 for income above that level, under the 2026 state tax table.
Do I pay city tax in Ohio?
Most Ohio cities tax wages earned within the city, and your home city may tax you too, often with a credit. Ask your employer which city rate is withheld and enter it in the calculator.
Do school districts charge income tax?
Some do. About 200 Ohio school districts add an income tax of roughly 0.25% to 2%. That is not included here.
Rates last updated: October 2026. This is an estimate and does not include credits, benefits or W-4 changes. Official source: Ohio Department of Taxation.