Ohio paycheck calculator 2026
Estimate your take-home pay in Ohio after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, Ohio income tax. Hourly or salary.
What comes out of your paycheck in OhioHourly take-home pay in Ohio
Full time (40 hours a week), biweekly paycheck, single filer with one job and no deductions.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/h | $1,200.00 | −$60.15 | −$91.80 | −$21.21 | $1,026.84 | 85.6% | $26,698 |
| $20/h | $1,600.00 | −$108.15 | −$122.40 | −$33.17 | $1,336.28 | 83.5% | $34,743 |
| $25/h | $2,000.00 | −$156.15 | −$153.00 | −$45.13 | $1,645.72 | 82.3% | $42,789 |
| $30/h | $2,400.00 | −$204.15 | −$183.60 | −$57.09 | $1,955.16 | 81.5% | $50,834 |
| $40/h | $3,200.00 | −$364.38 | −$244.80 | −$81.01 | $2,509.81 | 78.4% | $65,255 |
Salary after taxes in Ohio
Annual salary split into 26 paychecks.
| You earn | Gross per paycheck | Federal | Social Security & Medicare | State and local | Take-home | You keep | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | −$146.92 | −$147.11 | −$42.83 | $1,586.22 | 82.5% | $41,242 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | −$295.00 | −$220.68 | −$71.58 | $2,297.36 | 79.6% | $59,731 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | −$506.54 | −$294.23 | −$100.33 | $2,945.05 | 76.6% | $76,571 |
Ohio deductions, line by line
Example at $22 an hour, 80 hours, biweekly paycheck.
Ohio · −$37.95
This is Ohio state income tax. It uses the state's official computer formula, annualizing your pay for the period. Here we assume 1 exemption on your Form IT 4, or 2 if married filing jointly.
Source: OH Dept. of Taxation, Optional Computer Formula (Aug 2026)Ohio cities with a local tax
If your situation has more to it
The assumptions behind the estimate
Assumes you filed Form IT 4 with your personal exemptions: 1 if single or head of household, 2 if married filing jointly (you and your spouse, when not claimed separately). No dependents and no extra withholding. Ohio uses the same table for every filing status; uses the tables effective August 1, 2026.
What is not included
Does not include the tax of the city where you live when it differs from where you work: Ohio law does not require your employer to withhold it (only if you ask), so you normally pay it yourself when you file, less whatever credit your city gives for tax paid where you work; each city sets that credit and the state does not publish a table. Also not considered: work split across several cities or done from home, the 20-day rule for occasional work in another city, the under-18 exemptions some cities grant, or people who live inside a JEDD/JEDZ (it is only calculated for those who work in one).
Frequently asked questions
How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Ohio?
At $20 an hour and 40 hours a week, a biweekly paycheck of $1,600.00 has $108.15 of federal income tax, $122.40 of Social Security and Medicare and $33.17 of state taxes withheld. You take home $1,336.28, or 83.5%. This is an estimate for a single filer with one job and no deductions.
Does Ohio have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. This is Ohio state income tax.
Are there city or county taxes in Ohio?
Yes. In Ohio we calculate 1,034 cities, counties or districts with a local tax. Choose where you live and where you work in the calculator to include it.
Is overtime taxed more?
There is no special rate for overtime: it is added to your pay for the period and withholding is figured on the total, which is why the check grows less than you expect. From 2025 through 2028 you can deduct from federal income tax the extra half of your overtime (up to $12,500; $25,000 if married) if your income is under $150,000; it only lowers each paycheck's withholding if you entered it on your W-4.
How accurate is this paycheck calculator?
It uses the official 2026 withholding rules from the IRS and Ohio. It is still an estimate: your employer knows your W-4, your deductions and your year-to-date earnings. It is not tax or legal advice.
Official sources
- IRS, Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide — Social Security and Medicare
- Ohio Department of Taxation, Employer Withholding Taxes: Optional Computer Formula (Rev. 07/26, vigente desde el 1 de agosto de 2026)
- Ohio Department of Taxation, Withholding Tables, Weekly Payroll Period (vigente desde el 1 de agosto de 2026)