Ohio income tax in 2026
Ohio taxes wages at 0% to 2.75% of taxable income. Ohio taxes nothing on the first $26,050 of taxable income, then $332 plus 2.75% of the amount above $26,050. There's no standard deduction; the filer, spouse and each dependent get an exemption of $2,400, $2,150 or $1,900 depending on income, and none once income reaches $500,000.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $26,050 | 0% |
| Over $26,050 | 2.75% |
The joint filing credit for married couples who both have earnings (5%–20% of the tax, up to $650) isn't included.
Local taxes: About 600 cities and villages levy a municipal income tax, generally 1%–2.5% of wages (2.5% in Columbus and Cleveland), and about 200 school districts add a school district income tax of 0.5%–2%. Not included above.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $49,184 a year ($4,099 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,207 Ohio tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $102,473 a year ($8,539 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $2,707 Ohio tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is Ohio's income tax rate in 2026?
Ohio taxes wages at 0% to 2.75% of taxable income in 2026. Ohio taxes nothing on the first $26,050 of taxable income, then $332 plus 2.75% of the amount above $26,050. There's no standard deduction; the filer, spouse and each dependent get an exemption of $2,400, $2,150 or $1,900 depending on income, and none once income reaches $500,000.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Ohio?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $49,184 a year ($4,099 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,207 Ohio income tax.
Are there local income taxes in Ohio?
Yes: About 600 cities and villages levy a municipal income tax, generally 1%–2.5% of wages (2.5% in Columbus and Cleveland), and about 200 school districts add a school district income tax of 0.5%–2%. They aren't included in this calculator.
Ohio rules checked on 2026-10-01: codes.ohio.gov, codes.ohio.gov, codes.ohio.gov, dam.assets.ohio.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.