Calculate your take-home pay in The Buckeye State. Ohio income tax rate: 3.75%.
Ohio has a progressive income tax with the first $26,050 exempt, then 2.75% up to $100,000 and 3.5% above that for 2025. Ohio is notable for its many municipalities that levy local income taxes, typically 1-2.5%. Nearly all Ohio cities and villages levy some form of municipal income tax.
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| 401(k) + Pre-Tax | - | - | - |
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Ohio has a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 3.75%. This calculator estimates your take-home pay after federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) contributions. Enter your salary or hourly wage above to see a detailed breakdown of your paycheck.
Regardless of state taxes, all Ohio workers pay federal income tax using the 2025 brackets: 10% on the first $11,925 of taxable income (single), 12% up to $48,475, 22% up to $103,350, 24% up to $197,300, 32% up to $250,525, 35% up to $626,350, and 37% on income above that. The standard deduction is $15,000 for single filers and $30,000 for married filing jointly in 2025.
All workers in Ohio pay Social Security tax at 6.2% on wages up to $176,100 (2025) and Medicare tax at 1.45% on all wages. An additional 0.9% Medicare surtax applies to wages over $200,000 for single filers.