Ohio switched to a flat 2.75% income tax in 2026, and most Ohio cities add their own income tax. Enter your pay and city rate to see your take-home pay.
Estimate only, based on 2026 federal and Ohio rates. Your actual withholding depends on your W-4 and state forms. How we calculate.
Starting in 2026, Ohio has a single income tax rate of 2.75% on taxable income above $26,050. Income below that level is not taxed. Before the threshold applies, a personal exemption of $1,900 to $2,400 per person is removed, depending on your income.
Most Ohio residents also pay a municipal income tax, usually between 1% and 2.5% of gross wages. Columbus, Cleveland and Cincinnati are among the cities near the top of that range. Enter your city's rate in the calculator.
Some school districts charge a separate school district income tax that this estimate does not include. Ohio has no state disability or paid leave payroll tax.
| Item | 2026 amount |
|---|---|
| Tax on first $26,050 | $0 |
| Rate above $26,050 | 2.75% (plus $332 base) |
| Personal exemption | $1,900 – $2,400 |
| Typical city income tax | 1% – 2.5% |
| Withholding change | New tables from August 1, 2026 |
Yes. From 2026, income above $26,050 is taxed at 2.75%, replacing the old multi-bracket system.
Ohio cities and villages fund local services with a tax on wages. It is usually based on where you work, and sometimes where you live.
The Department of Taxation released updated withholding tables for wages paid on or after August 1, 2026.
Sources: Ohio H.B. 96 and Ohio Department of Taxation 2026 withholding tables (via EY Tax News); IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32. Last updated November 4, 2026.