How Ohio taxes your paycheck
Ohio taxes wages at a flat 2.75% and a personal exemption of $2,400. Some Ohio cities or counties add a local income tax; enter that rate in the calculator if it applies to you. Flat 2.75% on income over $26,050 from 2026. Hundreds of municipalities (0.5%–3%) and many school districts levy income taxes — add yours above.
Federal deductions are the same everywhere: income tax on earnings above the $16,100 standard deduction (single) using the 2026 brackets, 6.2% Social Security on the first $184,500, and 1.45% Medicare on everything.
Ohio take-home pay examples
Single filer, paid every two weeks, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits:
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Ohio tax | Take-home / year | Per paycheck | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $318 | $34,002 | $1,307.78 | 15% |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $868 | $49,522 | $1,904.71 | 17.5% |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $1,418 | $63,692 | $2,449.71 | 20.4% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $1,968 | $77,212 | $2,969.71 | 22.8% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,343 | $110,448 | $4,248.01 | 26.4% |
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Estimate for W-2 employees using the standard deduction. Doesn't include tax credits, itemised deductions or local taxes unless entered. Updated for tax year 2026.