Ohio Paycheck Calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Ohio — federal tax, FICA and state tax calculated instantly, per paycheck, per month and per year.
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Income tax in Ohio
Ohio taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 1 brackets running from 2.75% to 2.75% for single filers. This calculator applies Ohio's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($2,400 single / $4,800 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
Ohio income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $26,050 | 2.75% |
State taxable income is your pay after Ohio's standard deduction and personal exemption of $2,400 for a single filer ($4,800 married filing jointly).
How Ohio compares
Ohio is one of the lighter state income tax states. A single filer on $100,000 pays just $1,968 — 41st of 51. Only Arizona ($2,291), Louisiana ($2,614) and Indiana ($2,920) sit close by. The 2.75% top rate rarely applies to ordinary wage earners.
Worked example: $100,000 in Ohio
Take a single filer on $100,000 in Ohio. After the $2,400 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $97,600:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $26,050 – $97,600 | 2.75% | $1,968 |
| Total state tax | — | $1,968 |
The effective rate works out to 2.0% of gross salary — far below the 2.75% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio have a state income tax?
Yes. Ohio taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 1 brackets, from 2.75% to 2.75% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio's rates run from 2.75% to 2.75% for single filers, applied to income after the $2,400 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $1,968 — an effective rate of 2.0%, well below the 2.75% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Ohio?
About $60,312 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and Ohio state income tax $1,280.
I'm moving to Ohio. What should I know about taxes?
Ohio is one of the lighter state income tax states — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $1,968 (41st of 51). That said, income tax is only one piece: check property and sales taxes before deciding.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and Ohio state income tax. For Ohio, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $2,400 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For Ohio, some cities and counties levy a local income tax on top of the state rate, which this calculator does not include — use the local tax field above. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.