Ohio paycheck calculator
Ohio reformed its income tax structure in 2024-2025 — the state now has just two non-zero brackets, and income under $26,050 is fully exempt from state income tax. This represents one of the most dramatic state tax reforms in the country in recent years.
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Annual take-home
Ohio$60,246
That's 80.3% of your gross — the rest goes to federal, state, Social Security, and Medicare.
Where your money goes
- Annual gross pay$75,000
- Federal income tax−$7,670
- Ohio state tax−$1,346
- Social Security (6.2%)−$4,650
- Medicare (1.45%)−$1,088
- Annual take-home$60,246
Effective rate
19.7%
Top federal bracket
22.0%
Total tax
$14,754
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Ohio-specific paycheck math
Under Ohio's current structure: the first $26,050 of taxable income is exempt; income from $26,050 to $100,000 is taxed at 2.75%; and income over $100,000 is taxed at 3.5%. Compared to the previous 7-bracket system that topped out around 4%, this is a meaningful tax cut for middle and high earners.
The exemption for the first $26,050 is significant — it effectively functions as a generous standard deduction. A single filer earning $50,000 pays Ohio tax on only the income above $26,050, or about $24,000, at the 2.75% rate — that's roughly $660 in state tax.
Ohio cities, however, can still impose their own municipal income tax — and many of them do. Columbus charges 2.5%, Cleveland 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%, and Toledo 2.25%. These local taxes apply to your wages whether you live in or work in that city. Our calculator does not currently include municipal taxes — your full Ohio tax bill may be 4-6% combined when local tax is included.
Ohio exempts Social Security from state income tax. Pension and 401(k) income is partially exempt depending on age and source. The state also offers a non-refundable retirement income credit and personal exemption credits that further reduce the burden.
Compare Ohio to other states
See how take-home pay in Ohio compares to other major states:
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Frequently asked questions
What's Ohio's state income tax rate for 2026?
Two brackets: 2.75% on income from $26,050 to $100,000, and 3.5% on income over $100,000. Income under $26,050 is exempt from state income tax.
Is Social Security taxed in Ohio?
No. Ohio fully exempts Social Security benefits from state income tax.
What about Columbus or Cleveland city income tax?
Most large Ohio cities charge their own municipal income tax — typically 2-2.5% — on wages earned in the city. This calculator does not currently include city taxes; you'd add ~2-2.5% to the state result.
Why is Ohio's income tax so much lower than it used to be?
Ohio dramatically simplified and lowered its income tax in 2024-2025 reforms — from a 7-bracket system topping out at 4% to a 2-bracket system topping out at 3.5%, with a generous $26,050 exemption.
Does Ohio have a standard deduction?
Effectively yes — the first $26,050 of taxable income is exempt from Ohio income tax, which functions like a large standard deduction.