Ohio paycheck calculator
Ohio has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 1.6% up to a top rate of 3.4%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in Ohio has about $71.58 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,297.36 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
Ohio · 2026Take-home pay $1,883.74 per paycheck, $48,977.28 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| Ohio income tax | −54.33 | −1,412.58 |
| Take-home pay | 1,883.74 | 48,977.28 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
Ohio paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 1.6% to a top rate of 3.4% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 1.6% |
| $26,050 – $100,000 | 2.99% |
| $100,000 and up | 3.4% |
Ohio's income tax is a flat 2.75% over $26,050 for 2026; the withholding formula shown here is what employers use.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $650
- Married filing jointly
- $1,300
- Each dependent: a further $650 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Most Ohio cities levy a municipal income tax, commonly 1% to 2.5% (Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%), and some school districts add their own.
Ohio has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in Ohio, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $31.33 | $1,288.67 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $71.58 | $2,297.36 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $165.61 | $4,210.97 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.04% of a $40,000 salary, 2.48% of a $75,000 salary, 2.87% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Ohio DOT "Employer Withholding Taxes: Optional Computer Formula (Effective August 1, 2026)". Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
Ohio paycheck FAQ
Does Ohio have a state income tax?
Yes. Ohio has a progressive income tax with 3 brackets, from 1.6% up to a top rate of 3.4%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $650 (single / head of household), $1,300 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in Ohio?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $54.33 to Ohio income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,883.74.
What deductions and exemptions does Ohio allow?
Ohio withholding allows $650 for single / head of household; $1,300 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $650.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in Ohio?
Most Ohio cities levy a municipal income tax, commonly 1% to 2.5% (Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%), and some school districts add their own. Ohio has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.