State Tax Guide · Ohio · 2026
Ohio Income Tax: Complete Employee Guide (2026)
Understand the modeled Ohio withholding method, source-backed rates, deductions, and take-home pay examples for employees.
Does Ohio have income tax?
Ohio levies state income tax on wages using a threshold formula. Municipal income taxes may apply separately by locality.
Ohio tax rates
2.75% on modeled wages over $26,050. The encoded lower bracket is 0%.
Official source: https://tax.ohio.gov/individual/resources/annual-tax-rates
Take-home pay examples
These examples use the calculator engine for a single filer paid biweekly with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions.
| Annual salary | Ohio withholding | Net annual | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $384 | $33,936 | $1,305.25 |
| $60,000 | $934 | $49,456 | $1,902.17 |
| $80,000 | $1,484 | $63,626 | $2,447.17 |
| $100,000 | $2,034 | $77,146 | $2,967.17 |
| $150,000 | $3,409 | $110,382 | $4,245.48 |
How to reduce Ohio tax withholding
Traditional 401(k) contributions and HSA contributions are available as modeled pre-tax inputs in the calculator. State-specific HSA conformity is not encoded as a dedicated data field, so check current Ohio guidance or consult a qualified tax professional before relying on HSA treatment.
The encoded default withholding method does not include a separate single-filer standard-deduction field.
Key differences from federal withholding
Federal income-tax withholding is calculated separately using IRS Publication 15-T. Ohio withholding follows the encoded state method described above, with its own rates, deductions, and documented limitations. Local wage taxes, where supported, are separate from the state amount.
Ohio salary after taxes
Browse state-specific salary pages for common annual salaries from $40,000 to $200,000.
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Calculate your Ohio take-home →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Ohio have an income tax?
Ohio levies state income tax on wages using a threshold formula. Municipal income taxes may apply separately by locality.
What is the Ohio income tax rate for 2026?
Ohio uses a sourced 2.75% state rate on modeled wages over $26,050.
How much Ohio tax on $75,000?
For the modeled default single-filer path, estimated Ohio withholding on a $75,000 salary is $1,346 per year, or $51.77 per biweekly paycheck.
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