Ohio Paycheck Calculator 2025
Use this Ohio paycheck calculator to estimate take-home pay after federal tax, Ohio state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,306.44
$59,967 per year · 80% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − Ohio state income tax
- $51.77
- Take-home pay
- $2,306.44
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How taxes work in Ohio
Ohio uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2.8% to 3.5%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Ohio uses personal exemptions or a federal-income-based starting point rather than a flat standard deduction, so low earners may owe less than a simple bracket calculation suggests.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each Ohio paycheck.
What changes an Ohio paycheck?
In this 2025 model, Ohio taxes income above the first $26,050 at 2.75%, with a 3.5% top rate above $100,000.
Ohio uses personal exemptions rather than a state standard deduction, and many municipalities levy separate local income taxes. Those municipal taxes are not included, so actual withholding may be higher.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in Ohio
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in Ohio. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $49,405 per year — 82.3% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − Ohio state income tax | $934 | $36 |
| Take-home pay | $49,405 | $1,900 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 Ohio tax inputs on this page are based on Tax Foundation's 2025 state income tax survey. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Ohio have a state income tax?
Ohio has a progressive state income tax (2.8%–3.5%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the Ohio income tax rates?
Ohio has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2.8% to 3.5%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Ohio?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, Ohio withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.