Estimate your Ohio take-home pay with the 2.75% state income tax and municipal tax for Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and other cities. Works for hourly and salary pay.
For example, a single filer earning $65,000 a year in Ohio takes home about $2,052.32 every two weeks, or $53,360 a year.
| Annual salary | Biweekly take-home | Federal income tax | FICA | State + local tax | Annual take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $1,156.93 | $2,062 | $2,677 | $180 | $30,080 |
| $50,000 | $1,604.64 | $3,862 | $3,825 | $593 | $41,721 |
| $65,000 | $2,052.32 | $5,662 | $4,973 | $1,005 | $53,360 |
| $80,000 | $2,446.74 | $8,847 | $6,120 | $1,418 | $63,615 |
| $100,000 | $2,966.74 | $13,247 | $7,650 | $1,968 | $77,135 |
| $150,000 | $4,244.79 | $24,818 | $11,475 | $3,343 | $110,365 |
Assumes single filing status, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, biweekly pay, and no pre-tax deductions. Use the calculator above for your exact situation.
Ohio paycheck calculator — a free online paycheck calculator Ohio workers use to estimate net pay after federal taxes, the 2.75% state income tax, optional municipal income tax, and payroll deductions.
This free Ohio paycheck calculator estimates take-home pay for hourly and salary workers across the state. Use it as a paycheck calculator Ohio employees can run before every pay period — enter wages, pay frequency, city (if applicable), and W-4 details to see federal withholding, Ohio state tax, municipal income tax, FICA, and deductions in your browser.
An Ohio paycheck tax calculatormust include the state's 2.75% flat income tax on taxable wages above the $26,050 income exemption threshold, plus optional municipal taxes in cities like Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati. This tool breaks out state tax, city tax, Social Security, Medicare, and deductions so you can see what is withheld from each check.
Ohio uses a flat 2.75% state income tax rate on taxable income above $26,050 per year (the income exemption threshold). A $2,400 personal exemption reduces taxable wages before the threshold is applied. Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions also lower the taxable base.
Select your city of residence if you pay municipal income tax. Columbus, Cleveland, Akron, Dayton, and Parma charge 2.5%; Cincinnati charges 1.8%; Youngstown charges 2.75%. Choose "No municipal tax" if you live outside these cities or your municipality does not levy a local income tax.
Hourly workers in Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and across Ohio can model regular hours, overtime, tips, and shift differentials. Salary employees can enter annual pay and compare pay frequencies. The Ohio paycheck calculator updates instantly as you change inputs.
Estimates only — not tax or legal advice. Consult a tax professional or the Ohio Department of Taxation for official withholding guidance.
Tax tables last updated 2026-01-01. See our calculation methodology for how withholding is computed.