Ohio take-home pay on $75,000
A single filer earning $75,000 in Ohio, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,319 per paycheck ($60,305 a year). Federal income tax is $7,670, Social Security and Medicare are $5,738, and Ohio income tax is $1,287 on $72,850 of state taxable income.
That's about $1,287 a year less than the same salary would take home in Texas, which has no state income tax.
Ohio income tax for 2026
Ohio taxes wages at a flat 2.75%. Under HB 96, income up to $26,050 is taxed at 0% and the rest at 2.75%. Per-person exemptions depend on income ($2,400 / $2,150 / $1,900 — 2025 amounts carried forward; none at $500,000+).
| Rate | Taxable income (all filers) |
|---|---|
| 0% | $0 – $26,050 |
| 2.75% | Over $26,050 |
- Single: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $2,400 (deducted from income)
- Married jointly: standard deduction $0, personal exemption $4,800 (deducted from income)
Other Ohio paycheck deductions
Ohio has no state payroll programs that come out of employees' pay — only federal Social Security and Medicare.
Local taxes: Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax (commonly 1%–2.5%; Columbus and Cleveland 2.5%), and many school districts add their own — not modelled, but significant. Add your local rate to the result above.
Sources: taxnews.ey.com · codes.ohio.gov · irs.gov
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An estimate for a simple W-2 filer, not tax or payroll advice. Your pay stub and W-4 settings are the final word.