How Ohio taxes your income
Ohio has a flat 2.75% state income tax for 2026. The Ohio paycheck calculator above splits your pay into each tax so you can see exactly what leaves every paycheck.
- Personal exemption: a set amount per person that depends on income (see the note below).
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions reduce your Ohio taxable wages.
Ohio tax brackets for 2026
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 0% |
| $26,050 | 2.75% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same bracket thresholds in Ohio.
Notes about Ohio rules
Ohio moved to a flat 2.75% rate in 2026 on taxable income above $26,050. The personal exemption is $2,400 per person up to $40,000 of income, $2,150 up to $80,000 and $1,900 up to $500,000, and is not available above that.
What this calculator includes
It uses 2026 federal income tax brackets for single filers and married couples filing jointly, Social Security and Medicare tax, and the Ohio rules above. It does not include dependents, tax credits other than those listed, itemized deductions, self-employment tax, or head of household filing.
Ohio cities and school districts charge local income taxes that are not included. They average about 1.2% of income statewide.
Rates, brackets and deductions as published for tax year 2026 (state data sourced February 2026).
Frequently asked questions
What is the state income tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio uses a flat rate of 2.75% on taxable income for 2026. Taxable income is your wages after the deductions and exemptions listed on this page.
What deductions does Ohio allow in this calculator?
Ohio has an income-based personal exemption. These are the only Ohio deductions and credits the calculator uses. Itemized deductions and dependents are not included.
Do 401(k) contributions lower my Ohio income tax?
Yes. Pre-tax 401(k) contributions are taken out of your Ohio taxable wages as well as your federal taxable wages. They do not reduce Social Security or Medicare tax.
Which federal taxes apply to my pay in Ohio?
Federal income tax uses 2026 brackets from 10% to 37% after the $16,100 standard deduction for single filers. Social Security is 6.2% on wages up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45% on all wages, with 0.9% extra above $200,000 ($250,000 for joint filers).
Does this calculator include local taxes?
Ohio cities and school districts charge local income taxes that are not included. They average about 1.2% of income statewide. Other local payroll taxes, such as transit levies, are also not included.
How is each paycheck calculated?
Your yearly figures are worked out first and then divided by the number of pay periods in a year (52, 26, 24 or 12). Real paychecks can differ slightly because employers withhold with their own tables.
How current is the Ohio data?
Rates, brackets and deductions as published for tax year 2026 (state data sourced February 2026). Tax laws change, so confirm important numbers with the official sources listed below.
Official and data sources
- Ohio – state tax agency
- IRS – Federal income tax rates and brackets
- Social Security Administration – Contribution and benefit base
- Tax Foundation – State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
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Disclaimer: results are estimates for information only. They are not tax, legal or financial advice.