Ohio paycheck taxes at a glance
Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax (0% on the first $26,050). Every paycheck also has federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) withheld. This calculator uses 2026 Ohio rules and 2026 federal brackets.
| Income tax | Flat 2.75% (0% on the first $26,050) |
| Standard deduction | $0 single · $0 married |
| Personal exemption | $2,400 single · $4,800 married |
| 401(k) contributions | Excluded from state taxable wages |
| Local income taxes | In some cities/counties — Most cities and villages levy a municipal income tax on wages (rates vary; Tax Foundation's average local effective rate is about 1.2% of AGI), and some school districts tax residents' income; municipal taxes generally do not exclude 401(k) deferrals. |
| State payroll deductions | None |
The calculator applies the main Ohio rates, deductions, exemptions and credits above. Dependent credits, itemized deductions and special rules for very high incomes are not included.
Take-home pay examples in Ohio
Single filer, standard deduction, no 401(k), paid bi-weekly.
| Salary | Take-home / year | / month | / paycheck | State & local tax | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,670 | $2,806 | $1,295 | $650 | 15.8% |
| $60,000 | $49,190 | $4,099 | $1,892 | $1,200 | 18.0% |
| $80,000 | $63,360 | $5,280 | $2,437 | $1,750 | 20.8% |
| $100,000 | $76,880 | $6,407 | $2,957 | $2,300 | 23.1% |
| $150,000 | $110,116 | $9,176 | $4,235 | $3,675 | 26.6% |
Full breakdown by salary: $30,000 · $40,000 · $50,000 · $60,000 · $70,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
Good to know
- Ohio moved to a single 2.75% rate on nonbusiness income above $26,050 starting in 2026, down from a top rate of 3.125% in 2025.
- Ohio has no standard deduction; it uses personal exemptions that shrink as income rises and disappear at $500,000 of income.
- Many Ohio workers also owe city income tax and, in some school districts, school district income tax.
Also see the Ohio sales tax calculator.
Sources
Paycheck calculators for other states
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ohio income tax rate for 2026?
Ohio has a flat income tax of 2.75% on taxable income for 2026 (0% on the first $26,050).
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Ohio?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $49,190 a year ($4,099 a month) in Ohio, after federal income tax ($5,020), Social Security and Medicare ($4,590) and Ohio income tax ($1,200), using 2026 rules and the standard deduction.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Ohio?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and Ohio taxable income. They are still subject to Social Security and Medicare.
Do cities or counties in Ohio charge income tax?
Most cities and villages levy a municipal income tax on wages (rates vary; Tax Foundation's average local effective rate is about 1.2% of AGI), and some school districts tax residents' income; municipal taxes generally do not exclude 401(k) deferrals.