How Ohio taxes your paycheck
HB 96 (2025 budget) moved Ohio to a single 2.75% rate on taxable nonbusiness income for 2026, replacing 2025's 2.75%/3.125% schedule, with the same schedule for every filing status. Taxable income of $26,050 or less is untaxed, but above that the statute (R.C. 5747.02) sets tax at $332 plus 2.75% of the excess over $26,050, so there is a $332 step at the threshold. Ohio issued lower withholding tables effective August 1, 2026. Inflation indexing of brackets and exemptions is suspended for 2025 and 2026, so the 2025 exemption amounts carry over.
2026 Ohio income tax rate
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $26,050 | 0% |
| Over $26,050 | 2.75% |
| Deduction or credit | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard deduction | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Personal exemption | $2,400 | $4,800 | $2,400 |
Local income taxes
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax on wages, and some school districts levy a school district income tax on residents (filed on the state SD 100). Rates are set locally. Pick your city in the calculator to include it.
| City or area | Resident rate | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Akron (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since Jan 1, 2018). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Canton (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since July 1, 2018). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Cincinnati (Municipal income tax of 1.8% (reduced from 2.1% on Oct 1, 2020). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 1.8% | Wages |
| Cleveland (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since Jan 1, 2017). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Columbus (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since Oct 1, 2009) on residents and on nonresidents working in the city. Residents who work in another taxing city usually get a credit, often partial, for tax paid there. Columbus City Schools levy no school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Dayton (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since Jan 1, 2017 per the state table). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Toledo (Municipal income tax of 2.5% (in effect since Jan 1, 2021). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.5% | Wages |
| Youngstown (Municipal income tax of 2.75% (in effect since Jan 1, 2003). Residents who work in another taxing city may get a credit for tax paid there. No school district income tax.) | 2.75% | Wages |
Sources: Ohio Dept. of Taxation, The Finder: Ohio Municipal Income Tax Rates (file downloads), Ohio Dept. of Taxation, Municipal income tax rate table (CSV).
Take-home pay in Ohio at common salaries
Single filer, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions or local taxes.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | Ohio taxes | Take-home | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $375 | $25,910 | $997 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $650 | $33,670 | $1,295 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $932 | $41,424 | $1,593 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,207 | $49,184 | $1,892 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,619 | $59,974 | $2,307 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,313 | $76,867 | $2,956 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,688 | $110,103 | $4,235 |
How Ohio compares
At a $60,000 salary, Ohio ranks #12 of 51 for take-home pay. The table below shows the states closest in take-home pay.
Minimum wage in Ohio
The Ohio minimum wage is $11.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026. A full-time minimum wage job pays $22,880 a year before taxes and about $20,452 after taxes. See the full Ohio minimum wage guide for tipped wages and scheduled increases.
What this calculator does not include
The calculator models the $332 base tax, the 2.75% rate over $26,050 and the income-tiered personal exemption. Municipal and school district income taxes, the joint filing credit and the $20 exemption credit are not included. The calculator also leaves out dependents, tax credits, additional withholding on your W-4 and non-wage income. Your employer's withholding can differ from your final tax bill.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio have a state income tax?
Yes. Ohio taxes wages at a flat 0% for 2026. Your employer withholds it from each paycheck along with federal taxes.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in Ohio?
A single filer earning $60,000 in Ohio keeps about $49,184 a year, or $4,099 a month, in 2026. That ranks 12 of 51 for take-home pay at that salary.
Does Ohio have local income taxes?
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax on wages, and some school districts levy a school district income tax on residents (filed on the state SD 100). Rates are set locally.
What is the minimum wage in Ohio?
The minimum wage in Ohio is $11.00 an hour as of January 1, 2026. Full time, that is $22,880 a year before taxes and about $20,452 after taxes for a single filer.
Sources
- Ohio Department of Taxation - Employer Withholding Taxes, Percentage Method (effective August 1, 2026)
- Ohio Department of Taxation - 2025 Ohio IT 1040 / SD 100 Instructions (brackets, exemption tiers, exemption credit)
- Ohio Revised Code 5747.02 (tax rates), FindLaw copy current as of Jan. 1, 2026
- Ohio Revised Code 5747.025 (personal exemptions), FindLaw copy current as of Jan. 1, 2026
- Tax Foundation - State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- Ohio Revised Code 5747.02 (official, codes.ohio.gov)
- Ohio Revised Code 5747.025 (official, codes.ohio.gov)
- Ohio LSC Greenbook, Department of Taxation, H.B. 96 as enacted (2026 single bracket, indexing suspended for TY 2025 and 2026, $500,000 MAGI limit)
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 federal tax tables)