Ohio paycheck Calculator
Ohio applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,902
Effective tax rate
17.6%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| OH state income tax | $36 | $934 |
| Net pay | $1,902 | $49,456 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- OH state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,902 ($49,456 per year). Effective tax rate 17.6%.
How Ohio taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
Ohio uses graduated rates with a $0 standard deduction for single filers ($0 married filing jointly) in 2026.
OH state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 0.000% |
| $26,050 – and above | 2.750% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,936 | $1,305 |
| $60,000 | $49,456 | $1,902 |
| $80,000 | $63,626 | $2,447 |
| $100,000 | $77,146 | $2,967 |
| $150,000 | $110,382 | $4,245 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Michigan: $47,840 net (single, annual estimate)
- Indiana: $48,620 net (single, annual estimate)
- Kentucky: $48,408 net (single, annual estimate)
- West Virginia: $48,337 net (single, annual estimate)
- Pennsylvania: $48,548 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does Ohio have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. Ohio withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a OH paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and OH state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this Ohio paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.