Ohio Paycheck Calculator
↻ Updated 2026 tax yearSee your real take-home pay in Ohio for 2026 — after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA) and Ohio state income tax.
How Ohio taxes your paycheck
Ohio has simplified to a near-flat structure: for 2026 there is no state tax on the first $26,050 of income, and income above that is taxed at a flat 2.75%. The calculator above applies that exemption and rate on top of federal income tax and FICA.
That $26,050 exemption means lower earners can owe little or no Ohio income tax, while everyone above it pays the same 2.75% marginal rate.
Municipal income tax is the big one in Ohio
Ohio's cities and villages levy their own income tax on wages — commonly 2% to 2.5% — administered through agencies like RITA and the CCA. For many Ohioans this municipal tax is larger than the state tax itself, and it's withheld from your paycheck based on where you work and, often, where you live.
The calculator above models Ohio state income tax only, not municipal tax. If you work in a city like Columbus, Cleveland or Cincinnati, add roughly 2%–2.5% for the local levy to estimate your real net pay.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Ohio income tax rate for 2026?
Ohio exempts the first $26,050 of income and taxes the rest at a flat 2.75% for 2026. Most municipalities also levy a separate local income tax of about 2%–2.5% on wages.
Does Ohio have local income taxes?
Yes, and they're significant. Ohio cities and villages tax wages at roughly 2%–2.5%, often exceeding the state tax, withheld based on your work (and sometimes home) location. The calculator covers state tax only — add your municipal rate for an accurate net.
- ·IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 — 2026 inflation adjustments — Tax year 2026 brackets & standard deduction
- ·IRS Topic 751 — Social Security & Medicare withholding rates
- ·Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets — State wage-tax estimate; excludes local income taxes
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