Ohio Paycheck Calculator
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Ohio State Income Tax Rates (2025)
Ohio has no standard deduction for state income tax, but the first $26,050 of income is tax-free. Additionally, Ohio residents pay a municipal income tax to the city where they work — not where they live.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 0% |
| $26,051 – $100,000 | 2.765% |
| $100,001 – $115,300 | 3.226% |
| Over $115,300 | 3.688% |
Ohio's minimum wage is $10.45/hr for non-tipped workers (2024), above the federal $7.25 minimum.
How to Calculate Your Ohio Paycheck
Your Ohio take-home pay is calculated by subtracting the following deductions from your gross pay:
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% on earnings over $200,000)
- Ohio State Income Tax — calculated using Ohio's 2025 tax brackets
- Local/County Tax — Ohio is unique: most cities levy a local income tax (0.5%–3%). Columbus charges 2.5%, Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%.
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance (reduce taxable income)
Ohio workers should be aware that their total state and local tax burden is often higher than the state rate alone suggests. A Columbus resident working in Columbus pays 2.765%–3.688% in state tax plus 2.5% in city tax — a combined rate of 5–6% on top of federal taxes. Use our calculator to see your exact Ohio take-home pay including city tax.
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