How Ohio Paychecks Are Taxed in 2026
Ohio moved to a single 2.75% rate for 2026 on income above $26,050, with no tax below that. Most Ohio cities also tax wages, so municipal tax is often a bigger deduction on Ohio pay stubs than the state tax itself.
For 2026, Ohio has a flat 2.75% state income tax. Ohio does not offer a general standard deduction or personal exemption, so its rates apply from the first taxable dollar.
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax, commonly 1% to 2.5%, and some school districts add more. Enter your local rate in the local tax box.
As a reference point, a single filer in Ohio earning $60,000 with no pre-tax deductions keeps about $49,515 a year, or roughly $1,904.44 per bi-weekly paycheck. Enter your own pay above to see your numbers.
Ohio Paycheck Taxes at a Glance
How Ohio's Flat Tax Works
Every Ohio taxpayer pays the same 2.75% rate on taxable income, so the math is short:
On a $60,000 salary that comes to about $874 a year ($33.63 per bi-weekly paycheck), an effective state rate of 1.46%, lower than the headline rate because of the deductions taken first.
Local Income Taxes in Ohio
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax, commonly 1% to 2.5%, and some school districts add more. Enter your local rate in the local tax box.
Federal and Ohio Payroll Taxes
Payroll taxes are separate from income tax and work the same in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% withheld on wages over $200,000.
Ohio does not withhold a statewide employee payroll tax such as disability or paid family leave insurance.
Take-Home Pay by Salary in Ohio
Yearly estimates with the standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions and no local tax. Married figures assume one earner filing jointly.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Ohio tax | Take-home, single | Take-home, married |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $43 | $26,242 | $27,705 |
| $45,000 | $3,220 | $3,443 | $462 | $37,876 | $39,875 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $875 | $49,516 | $51,755 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,287 | $60,306 | $63,395 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $1,981 | $77,199 | $82,781 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,356 | $110,435 | $119,881 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $4,731 | $144,196 | $154,642 |
State figures are estimates; see the note at the top of this section.
A $60,000 Paycheck in Ohio, Line by Line
Single filer, paid bi-weekly (26 paychecks), standard withholding, no pre-tax deductions.
Over a year that's $49,515 take-home, with a total tax rate of 17.5%. Ohio income tax is 1.46% of gross pay.
Ohio vs. Nearby States
Yearly take-home on a $60,000 salary, single filer, no pre-tax deductions or local tax.
Ohio Paycheck FAQs
What is the Ohio state income tax rate in 2026?
Ohio uses a flat 2.75% rate for 2026, applied to taxable income after the state's deductions and exemptions.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Ohio?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Ohio takes home about $49,515 a year, or $1,904.44 per bi-weekly paycheck, with standard withholding and no pre-tax deductions.
Do I pay local income tax in Ohio?
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax, commonly 1% to 2.5%, and some school districts add more. Enter your local rate in the local tax box.
Does Ohio withhold any state payroll taxes?
No. Ohio has no statewide employee payroll tax for disability or paid leave, so only federal Social Security and Medicare apply.
Does filing status change my Ohio tax?
Ohio applies the same rates and deductions to every filer, so filing status mainly changes your federal withholding.
Will my paycheck match this calculator exactly?
It should be close. The calculator estimates your yearly taxes and spreads them across your paychecks. Your employer uses your W-4, any state withholding form, your benefit elections and its payroll system, so your stub can differ by a few dollars.