Ohio Paycheck Calculator
On a $60,000 salary in Ohio, a single filer takes home about $1,883.74 every two weeks ($48,977 a year) after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio income tax. Ohio tax follows the state's own 2026 withholding booklet; enter your own pay below for your exact paycheck. Below the calculator: Ohio rules on minimum wage, overtime, paydays, your final paycheck and wage claims, each from an official source.
Add Ohio school district and city or village income tax by picking your school district and where you work in the Ohio settings below (rates from the Ohio Department of Taxation). See Ohio city and school district income tax.
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An estimate of what your employer withholds, using the IRS percentage method. Your actual paycheck can differ by a few cents because of rounding, or by more if your employer uses other settings.
How we got your number
Each step links to the official document it comes from.
Guides: how to read your pay stub · filling out Form W-4 · biweekly vs semi-monthly pay · why pay rises after the Social Security cap · how much tax is taken out, by state · who gets overtime · 1099 vs W-2 pay
Ohio paycheck rates for 2026
Every rate links to the official source and shows when we last checked it. Our Ohio tax is checked against the tables Ohio prints on every build: see how we verify.
| What comes out | 2026 rate | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10%–37% brackets (IRS percentage method) | IRS Publication 15-T (2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 | SSA COLA fact sheet | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | IRS Publication 15 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Ohio income tax | 1.6% up to $26,050, 2.99% to $100,000, 3.4% above (yearly), after $650 per IT 4 exemption | Ohio Department of Taxation, Optional Computer Formula (effective August 1, 2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
What changed in 2026
Ohio
- Income tax became flat: 2.75% on income over $26,050 (in 2025, income over $100,000 was taxed at 3.125%). Source
- New withholding tables: rates cut from 1.775%, 2.99% and 3.64% to 1.6%, 2.99% and 3.4%. (Aug 1, 2026) Source
Federal, for everyone
- Social Security wage base rose from $176,100 to $184,500. Source
- New 2026 federal withholding tables reflect the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the lower tax rates and larger standard deduction permanent. Source
- Form W-4 for 2026: Step 4(b) now covers the new deductions for qualified tips, overtime, car loan interest and people 65 and older, and there is a new checkbox to claim exemption. Source
- Form W-4 Step 3 counts $2,200 for each child under 17. Source
Take-home pay in Ohio at common salaries (2026)
On a $70,000 salary in Ohio, you take home about $2,167.83 every two weeks, or $4,696.97 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio income tax.
| Salary | Every two weeks | Per month | Per year | Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $991.13 | $2,147.45 | $25,769.38 | 14.1% |
| $40,000 | $1,288.67 | $2,792.12 | $33,505.42 | 16.2% |
| $50,000 | $1,586.22 | $3,436.81 | $41,241.72 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $1,883.74 | $4,081.44 | $48,977.24 | 18.4% |
| $70,000 | $2,167.83 | $4,696.97 | $56,363.58 | 19.5% |
| $80,000 | $2,426.89 | $5,258.26 | $63,099.14 | 21.1% |
| $90,000 | $2,685.98 | $5,819.62 | $69,835.48 | 22.4% |
| $100,000 | $2,945.05 | $6,380.94 | $76,571.30 | 23.4% |
| $125,000 | $3,586.44 | $7,770.62 | $93,247.44 | 25.4% |
| $150,000 | $4,210.97 | $9,123.77 | $109,485.22 | 27.0% |
Assumes a single filer paid every two weeks with a 2026 Form W-4 and no adjustments, no 401(k) or health deductions, and the rules in force on Oct 26, 2026. Monthly and yearly figures are the paycheck times 26, divided by 12 for monthly. Enter your own pay above for your exact numbers.
What workers earn in Ohio
The typical (median) worker in Ohio earns $23.74 an hour, or about $49,380 a year full time, across all 5,550,180 jobs in the state (BLS, May 2025). At that pay a single filer takes home about $1,567.77 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio income tax. Source
| Pay level | Yearly pay | Take-home every two weeks | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $29,200 | $967.34 | $25,150.84 |
| 25th percentile | $36,820 | $1,194.06 | $31,045.56 |
| Median (typical worker) | $49,380 | $1,567.77 | $40,762.02 |
| 75th percentile | $77,580 | $2,364.21 | $61,469.46 |
| 90th percentile | $106,790 | $3,120.01 | $81,120.26 |
Pay for common jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay in Ohio | Take-home every two weeks | Jobs in Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,510 | $2,491.93 | 143,730 |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,800 | $1,014.93 | 137,370 |
| Home Health Aide | $34,470 | $1,124.13 | 106,940 |
| Cashier | $29,270 | $969.41 | 103,020 |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,610 | $1,455.59 | 85,930 |
| Truck Driver | $59,800 | $1,877.80 | 83,060 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $39,020 | $1,259.51 | 63,280 |
| Accountant | $79,330 | $2,409.54 | 50,440 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for Ohio: hourly pay for all jobs, times 2,080 hours, rounded to the nearest $10. The jobs are those on our salary by job pages with the most workers in Ohio. Take-home: single filer paid every two weeks, 2026 Form W-4, no deductions, rules in force on Oct 26, 2026, worked out with the same engine as the calculator.
Paycheck rules in Ohio
What Ohio law says about how much, how and when you are paid. Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage in 2026 | Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00 an hour in 2026 at businesses with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more. Smaller businesses and workers under 16 can be paid the federal $7.25. | US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws |
| Tipped workers in 2026 | In 2026, tipped workers in Ohio (those who get more than $30 a month in tips) must be paid at least $5.50 an hour in cash wages, and tips must bring them up to $11.00. | US Department of Labor, Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees |
| Minimum wage in 2027 | For 2027, Ohio's minimum wage rises to $11.40 an hour, and to $5.70 an hour plus tips for tipped workers. Businesses grossing less than $419,000 a year may pay the federal $7.25. | Ohio Department of Commerce, 2027 Minimum Wage Poster |
| Overtime | Ohio law requires 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a workweek. Businesses with annual sales under $150,000 are left out of the state overtime rule, though federal law may still cover you. | Ohio Revised Code 4111.03 |
| How often you get paid | You must be paid at least twice a month. Wages earned in the first half of a month are due by the 1st of the next month, and wages for the second half are due by the 15th. | Ohio Revised Code 4113.15 |
| Final paycheck (federal rule) | Federal law does not require your final paycheck right away. If the regular payday for your last pay period passes and you have not been paid, contact the US Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division or your state labor department. | US Department of Labor, Last Paycheck |
| Pay stub | Since April 9, 2025, your employer must give you a paper or electronic pay statement each pay period showing gross and net pay, each deduction and its purpose, the pay period and pay date, and hours worked if you are paid hourly. | Ohio Revised Code 4113.14 |
| Deductions you authorize | If you agree to a deduction, such as for savings bonds, charity, credit union savings or repaying a loan, your employer holds that money in trust and must pay it where you directed. | Ohio Revised Code 4113.15 |
| Unpaid wages | File a free complaint online with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration. It investigates unpaid minimum wage or overtime, unauthorized deductions and last paychecks being held. No filing deadline is stated. | Ohio Department of Commerce, Minimum Wage Complaint |
| City income tax | Many Ohio cities and villages tax wages, and employers there withhold it from your paycheck; see our Ohio city pages for local rates and rules. | Ohio Revised Code 718.03 |
| Withholding form | Fill out the Ohio IT 4 so your employer knows how much state tax to withhold. You give it to your employer, who keeps it on file; it is not sent to the state. | Ohio Department of Taxation, Small Business Tax Guide 2026 |
More on pay at the minimum: Ohio minimum wage, with weekly, monthly and yearly pay, take-home pay and the next increase.
What changes in 2027
- Social Security applies to the first $192,300 you earn in 2027 (up from $184,500). SSA
- New federal withholding tables: the IRS has not published them yet. We add them within days of release; until then, 2027 pay dates use the 2026 tables.
- Ohio has not yet published 2027 withholding tables.
Ohio changelog
Every version of the Ohio rules this calculator has used, with the date it takes effect, the official source it comes from and when we checked it. The pay date you enter picks the version in force on that day.
| Effective | Status | What the calculator uses | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Waiting for the official publication | Ohio has not yet published 2027 withholding tables. | Will be checked against the new edition of Ohio Department of Taxation, Optional Computer Formula (effective August 1, 2026) |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Verified Oct 24, 2026 (in use today) | Ohio income tax: 1.6% up to $26,050, 2.99% to $100,000, 3.4% above (yearly), after $650 per IT 4 exemption | Ohio Department of Taxation, Optional Computer Formula (effective August 1, 2026) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Not loaded | Ohio changed its withholding formula for pay dates from August 1, 2026. We have verified only the new formula, so earlier pay dates leave out Ohio tax. |
Site updates for Ohio
- Oct 25, 2026: PDF report, footer and text size
- Oct 25, 2026: New: How we verify page
- Oct 25, 2026: New: Ohio school district and city income tax
- Oct 25, 2026: New: 1099 tax calculator, hourly wage pages, take-home at common salaries, overtime refund estimate
- Oct 24, 2026: Added Georgia, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, Massachusetts and Colorado
Ohio paycheck questions
How much Ohio income tax comes out of my paycheck?
Ohio annualizes your pay, subtracts $650 per IT 4 exemption, applies three brackets, and divides by your number of paychecks. Show the math lists every step.
Why does the calculator ask about Form IT 4?
Your employer withholds Ohio tax based on the Form IT 4 you filled in, which is separate from your federal Form W-4. If you never filled one in, employers usually withhold as single with no allowances.
Does this include Ohio city or local tax?
Add Ohio school district and city or village income tax by picking your school district and where you work in the Ohio settings below (rates from the Ohio Department of Taxation). Check your pay stub or your city's tax office for the local rate.
Why is Ohio tax missing for some pay dates?
Ohio changed its withholding formula for pay dates from August 1, 2026. We have verified only the new formula, so earlier pay dates leave out Ohio tax.
What is the Ohio minimum wage in 2027?
Ohio's minimum wage goes up to $11.40 an hour for 2027, from $11.00 in 2026. Tipped workers must get at least $5.70 an hour plus tips. Businesses grossing less than $419,000 a year may pay the federal $7.25 instead.
Does my Ohio employer have to give me a pay stub?
Yes. Since April 9, 2025, Ohio employers must give each employee a written or electronic pay statement every pay period. It must show gross and net wages, each deduction and its purpose, the pay period and pay date, and hours worked for hourly employees.
How often does an Ohio employer have to pay me?
At least twice a month. Ohio law says wages for the first half of a month must be paid by the first day of the next month, and wages for the second half by the fifteenth day of the next month.
What happens if my Ohio employer pays me very late?
If wages that are not in dispute stay unpaid 30 days after your regular payday, Ohio law adds liquidated damages of 6% of the unpaid amount or $200, whichever is greater, on top of the wages owed.
Where do I report unpaid wages in Ohio?
File a free online complaint with the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration. It handles unpaid minimum wage, unpaid overtime, unauthorized deductions and last paychecks being held. It cannot act as your lawyer.
Why is my first paycheck in January different?
New federal withholding tables and a new Social Security cap start on January 1. Pick a 2027 pay date in the calculator to see the change.
Why did my paycheck get bigger late in the year?
Social Security stops once your pay for the year reaches $184,500. Enter your pay so far this year to see when that happens.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in Ohio?
About $56,363.58 a year, or $2,167.83 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Ohio income tax. Use the calculator for your own filing status and deductions.
What is the average salary in Ohio?
The median (typical) worker in Ohio earns $23.74 an hour, about $49,380 a year full time, and the mean (average) is $30.96 an hour, about $64,400 a year (BLS, May 2025). The median is lower because a few high earners pull the average up. At the median, take-home pay is about $1,567.77 every two weeks for a single filer.