Ohio Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Take-home at common Ohio salaries

Single filer, 2026 federal income tax, FICA, and Ohio wage tax. Benefits, 401(k), and local tax are omitted.

Take-home pay in Ohio

A job offer in Ohio is quoted as gross salary. Rent and a car note are paid with the check after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and state wage tax. This Ohio paycheck calculator runs that 2026 planning math in your browser.

Ohio uses a flat state wage tax (2.75%) after a simple deduction where the state has one.

A $72,000 single example

On this page’s defaults, $72,000 as a single filer in Ohio lands near $4,857.03 a month and $2,241.71 biweekly. Federal income tax is about $7,010.00, Ohio state wage tax is $1,197.63, and FICA is about $5,508.00.

Many Ohio municipalities levy a city income tax, often around 1–2.5%.

How to use this page

Leave the state on Ohio unless you are comparing a remote offer in another state. Switch filing status if you will file jointly or as head of household. The biweekly line matches the 26-check calendar most U.S. employers use.

Then open the mortgage calculator if the next question is a house payment, or the salary-to-hourly tool if the offer is mixed.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ohio have a state income tax on wages?

Ohio taxes wage income at the state level. This calculator applies a simplified 2026 flat model. It is not your W-2 or a tax return.

What is take-home on a $72,000 salary in Ohio?

On this 2026 single-filer model, about $4,857.03 a month ($2,241.71 biweekly) after federal tax, FICA, and Ohio state wage tax. Benefits, 401(k), and local tax can change the stub.

Is local tax included for Ohio?

Many Ohio municipalities levy a city income tax, often around 1–2.5%. Confirm with a paystub if you live in a city that withholds extra.

Which tax year is this?

Federal brackets and the standard deduction follow IRS 2026 amounts. State wage tax follows published 2026 structures and skips most credits.

Can I switch to another state?

Yes. Use the state menu in the calculator, or pick another state from the list below.