Work out your 2026 Ohio state income tax in seconds. This free Ohio state income tax calculator applies Ohio's 2.75% flat rate, deductions, exemptions and credits to your income and shows the tax in each bracket, your effective and marginal rates, federal income tax and an estimated refund or balance due. Use it as a Ohio tax calculator for planning, to check your withholding, or to compare Ohio with neighboring states. For every state at once, use the all-states income tax calculator.
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These are estimates for planning, not tax or legal advice. Itemized deductions, tax credits not listed here, local rules and your actual return can change what you owe.
The same income and filing status in Ohio and Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan, sorted from the lowest state income tax to the highest.
| State | State income tax | Effective rate | Top rate on your income |
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| Single taxable income | Rate | Married (joint) taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 0% | $0 – $26,050 | 0% |
| Over $26,050 | 2.75% | Over $26,050 | 2.75% |
Ohio taxes nonbusiness income above $26,050 at a fixed $332 plus 2.75% of the excess, and income below that level is not taxed. Ohio does not have a standard deduction, so your income is taxed from the first dollar after exemptions. Personal and dependent exemptions depend on income (see the note below the table).
For 2026 Ohio taxes nonbusiness income above $26,050 at $332 plus 2.75% of the excess. Its personal and dependent exemption is $2,400 up to $40,000 of income, $2,150 up to $80,000, $1,900 up to $500,000 and $0 at $500,000 or more. Most Ohio cities levy a municipal income tax (often 1%–2.5%). Add it in the local tax box. In the table the 2.75% rate applies above $26,050; the fixed $332 base amount is added on top.
Sources: Ohio Department of Revenue 2026 rate schedules and withholding tables, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation's 2026 state bracket table; checked 26 Oct 2026.
The table shows estimated 2026 Ohio income tax for a single filer at common incomes, using the standard deduction and no other deductions or credits. Federal income tax is shown for comparison. Every figure comes from the calculator above.
| Income | State income tax | Effective state rate | State bracket | Federal income tax | After all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $374.63 | 1.25% | 2.75% | $1,420.00 | $25,910 |
| $40,000 | $649.63 | 1.62% | 2.75% | $2,620.00 | $33,670 |
| $50,000 | $931.50 | 1.86% | 2.75% | $3,820.00 | $41,424 |
| $60,000 | $1,206.50 | 2.01% | 2.75% | $5,020.00 | $49,184 |
| $75,000 | $1,619.00 | 2.16% | 2.75% | $7,670.00 | $59,974 |
| $100,000 | $2,313.38 | 2.31% | 2.75% | $13,170.00 | $76,867 |
| $150,000 | $3,688.38 | 2.46% | 2.75% | $24,734.00 | $110,103 |
| $200,000 | $5,063.38 | 2.53% | 2.75% | $36,734.00 | $143,864 |
| $300,000 | $7,813.38 | 2.60% | 2.75% | $68,134.25 | $207,363 |
On $50,000 of income a single Ohio resident pays about $931.50 of state income tax, an effective rate of 1.86%. At $100,000 the tax is $2,313.38 (2.31%), and at $200,000 it is $5,063.38 (2.53%). State tax is smaller than federal income tax at every income shown: at $100,000 the federal bill is $13,170.00.
Married couples filing jointly get a larger deduction. Here is the same income range for a married couple with no children:
| Income | State income tax | Effective state rate | State bracket | Federal income tax | After all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $0.00 | 0.00% | 0% | $0.00 | $27,705 |
| $40,000 | $583.63 | 1.46% | 2.75% | $780.00 | $35,576 |
| $50,000 | $872.38 | 1.74% | 2.75% | $1,780.00 | $43,523 |
| $60,000 | $1,147.38 | 1.91% | 2.75% | $2,840.00 | $51,423 |
| $75,000 | $1,559.88 | 2.08% | 2.75% | $4,640.00 | $63,063 |
| $100,000 | $2,261.13 | 2.26% | 2.75% | $7,640.00 | $82,449 |
| $150,000 | $3,636.13 | 2.42% | 2.75% | $15,340.00 | $119,549 |
| $200,000 | $5,011.13 | 2.51% | 2.75% | $26,340.00 | $154,310 |
| $300,000 | $7,761.13 | 2.59% | 2.75% | $49,468.00 | $226,532 |
A married couple with $100,000 of combined income pays about $2,261.13 in Ohio income tax, compared with $2,313.38 for a single person with the same income.
Here is every step the calculator takes for a single filer in Ohio with $75,000 of wages in 2026. These are the default inputs of the calculator above, so you can follow along line by line.
Every taxpayer's situation is a little different, but the order of the steps is always the same: start from income, subtract pre-tax contributions, subtract the state's deductions and exemptions, apply the brackets, and finally subtract credits.
Two different rates describe your Ohio tax. The marginal rate is the rate on your next dollar: 2.75% for a single filer earning $75,000. The effective rate is total state tax divided by total income: $1,619.00 ÷ $75,000 = 2.16%. The effective rate is lower because deductions, exemptions and the lower brackets shelter part of the income.
| Single income | Marginal state rate | Effective state rate |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 2.75% | 1.25% |
| $40,000 | 2.75% | 1.62% |
| $50,000 | 2.75% | 1.86% |
| $60,000 | 2.75% | 2.01% |
| $75,000 | 2.75% | 2.16% |
| $100,000 | 2.75% | 2.31% |
| $150,000 | 2.75% | 2.46% |
| $200,000 | 2.75% | 2.53% |
| $300,000 | 2.75% | 2.60% |
The marginal rate is what matters for decisions such as overtime, a bonus or a raise. At $75,000, earning $1,000 more raises Ohio income tax by about $27.50, plus 22% federal income tax and 7.65% Social Security and Medicare.
Where you live – not only where you work – decides most of your state income tax bill. The table compares Ohio with its neighboring states for the same incomes, using each state's own 2026 rules.
| State | Tax on $75,000 (single) | Effective rate | Tax on $150,000 (single) | Tax on $100,000 (married) |
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| Ohio | $1,619.00 | 2.16% | $3,688.38 | $2,261.13 |
| Indiana | $2,183.00 | 2.91% | $4,395.50 | $2,891.00 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,302.50 | 3.07% | $4,605.00 | $3,070.00 |
| Kentucky | $2,507.40 | 3.34% | $5,132.40 | $3,382.40 |
| West Virginia | $2,545.90 | 3.39% | $5,980.90 | $3,599.30 |
| Michigan | $2,936.75 | 3.92% | $6,124.25 | $3,748.50 |
At $75,000, a single filer pays $1,619.00 in Ohio compared with $2,183.00 in Indiana and $2,936.75 in Michigan. Compared with Michigan, a Ohio resident keeps about $1,318 more each year. Remember that sales, property and local taxes also differ from state to state, so income tax is only one part of the total cost of living.
Among all 50 states and DC, Ohio has the 12th-lowest state income tax for a single filer earning $75,000 in 2026 ($1,619.00), the 12th-lowest at $50,000 ($931.50) and the 12th-lowest at $150,000 ($3,688.38). For a married couple with $150,000 of income it ranks 12th-lowest ($3,636.13). The 9 states without a wage tax share first place, so a rank of 10 is the lowest possible for a state that taxes wages.
A married couple filing jointly with $120,000 of wages and two children under 17 pays an estimated $2,706.63 in Ohio income tax for 2026, compared with $2,811.13 for the same couple without children. Their federal income tax is $5,640.00 after $4,400.00 of child tax credits, and they keep about $102,473 after all taxes.
A single parent filing as head of household with $60,000 of wages and one child pays about $1,147.38 in Ohio tax and $1,748.00 in federal income tax. Head-of-household filers get a larger federal standard deduction of $24,150 and wider federal brackets. For the state part the calculator uses the single-filer brackets and deductions, which is how many states treat head of household, but check your state form if it has separate head-of-household tables.
Pre-tax retirement contributions lower state tax too. A single filer earning $90,000 who contributes $6,000 to a 401(k) cuts Ohio income tax by $165.00 and federal income tax by $1,320.00, so the $6,000 contribution costs only about $4,515 in take-home pay.
The brackets above are only part of your Ohio tax bill. These Ohio rules change what you actually owe, checked against state and Tax Foundation sources in October 2026.
| Deduction and exemption | No standard deduction; personal exemption $2,400 at lower incomes (scaled by income, unavailable above $500,000 MAGI). |
|---|---|
| Social Security and pensions | Social Security exempt; pensions taxable with a small retirement income credit. |
| Credits worth knowing | State EITC (30% of federal, nonrefundable); joint filing credit (MAGI $500,000 or less). |
| Local income tax | Yes: most cities and some school districts, e.g. Columbus 2.5% and Cleveland 2.5%. |
| Capital gains | Capital gains taxed as ordinary income; separate business income deduction and 3% rate for business income. |
| Deadline for 2025 returns | April 15, 2026. |
| Tax agency | Ohio Department of Taxation |
Every state starts from a slightly different number. This is exactly how Ohio turns $75,000 of wages into a tax bill for 2026:
Ohio tax at other incomes (wages only, 2026):
| Income | Single | Single rate | Married jointly | Married rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $35,000 | $512 | 1.46% | $446 | 1.27% |
| $65,000 | $1,344 | 2.07% | $1,285 | 1.98% |
| $100,000 | $2,313 | 2.31% | $2,261 | 2.26% |
| $250,000 | $6,438 | 2.58% | $6,386 | 2.55% |
Ohio deduction rules: No standard deduction; personal exemption $2,400 at lower incomes (scaled by income, unavailable above $500,000 MAGI).
A $1,000 raise in Ohio: going from $75,000 to $76,000 adds $220 of federal income tax, $28 of Ohio tax and $76.50 of Social Security and Medicare, so you keep about $676 of it.
| Filing status at $75,000 | Federal income tax | Ohio tax | Total income tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $7,670 | $1,619 | $9,289 | 12.39% |
| Head of household | $5,748 | $1,619 | $7,367 | 9.82% |
| Married filing jointly | $4,640 | $1,560 | $6,200 | 8.27% |
For a single filer, Ohio tax is 17.43% of the combined federal and state income tax bill at $75,000.
State income tax for a single filer in Ohio and its neighbors (wages only, 2026):
| State | $50,000 | $100,000 | $200,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $932 | $2,313 | $5,063 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,535 | $3,070 | $6,140 |
| West Virginia | $1,444 | $3,691 | $8,271 |
| Kentucky | $1,632 | $3,382 | $6,882 |
| Indiana | $1,446 | $2,921 | $5,871 |
| Michigan | $1,874 | $3,999 | $8,249 |
In other words, moving from Pennsylvania to Ohio on $100,000 saves about $757 a year in state income tax; moving from West Virginia to Ohio on $100,000 saves about $1,378 a year in state income tax; moving from Kentucky to Ohio on $100,000 saves about $1,069 a year in state income tax; moving from Indiana to Ohio on $100,000 saves about $607 a year in state income tax; moving from Michigan to Ohio on $100,000 saves about $1,686 a year in state income tax.
On $75,000 of wages your Ohio tax for 2026 is about $1,619, so an employer paying every two weeks should withhold close to $62.27 per paycheck ($134.92 a month). That amount is driven by the Form IT 4 you gave your employer, not the federal W-4.
Side income: $10,000 of freelance or rental income on top of that salary adds about $282 of Ohio tax and $2,200 of federal income tax. Because nothing is withheld from it, pay about $70 to Ohio each quarter, or raise your paycheck withholding, to avoid an underpayment penalty.
Monthly view of a $75,000 single Ohio salary in 2026:
| Each month | Amount |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $6,250.00 |
| Federal income tax | $639.17 |
| Social Security and Medicare | $478.13 |
| Ohio income tax | $134.92 |
| Left after income and payroll taxes | $4,997.79 |
This calculator covers the main Ohio deductions and exemptions. Here is how the biggest choices change Ohio tax on $75,000 of wages:
| Situation | Ohio tax | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Single, no deductions | $1,619 | — |
| $5,000 to a traditional 401(k) | $1,482 | −$137 |
| Two children under 17 | $1,501 | −$118 |
| Married filing jointly, one income | $1,560 | −$59 |
Other Ohio rules that can lower (or raise) your bill but are not entered above:
Two more examples on $75,000: putting $4,400 into an HSA through payroll brings Ohio tax to $1,498 and federal tax to $6,702. A married couple with two children who also save $5,000 in a 401(k) owe $0 federal and $1,304 Ohio tax, $7,985 less than a single filer with no deductions.
Traditional 401(k) contributions on a $75,000 Ohio salary, single filer:
| 401(k) contribution | Federal income tax | Ohio tax | Take-home after saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0% ($0) | $7,670 | $1,619 | $59,974 |
| 5% ($3,750) | $6,845 | $1,516 | $57,152 |
| 10% ($7,500) | $6,020 | $1,413 | $54,330 |
| 15% ($11,250) | $5,470 | $1,310 | $51,233 |
Each step up in savings lowers both your federal and Ohio tax, so the money you put away costs less than its face value.
A quick walk-through with Ohio numbers, so you can see how each box changes the result:
Every figure updates as you type, and nothing you enter leaves your browser. For official forms and payment options use the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Paid by the hour? Multiply your rate by 2,080 hours (40 a week). At $20 an hour that is $41,600 a year, with $701 of Ohio tax and $2,812 federal; at $30 an hour ($62,400) it is $1,273 Ohio and $5,308 federal.
Yearly taxes at common hourly wages in Ohio (single, 40 hours a week, 2026):
| Hourly wage | Federal income tax | Ohio tax | Left after all taxes |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour ($31,200) | $1,564 | $408 | $26,842 |
| $20/hour ($41,600) | $2,812 | $701 | $34,905 |
| $25/hour ($52,000) | $4,060 | $987 | $42,976 |
| $35/hour ($72,800) | $7,186 | $1,559 | $58,486 |
| $50/hour ($104,000) | $14,050 | $2,423 | $79,571 |
Ohio has a flat 2.75% income tax for 2026. The full bracket table and deductions are shown above.
A single filer with $50,000 of income pays about $931.50 of Ohio income tax in 2026, an effective rate of 1.86%.
A single filer pays about $2,313.38 on $100,000 (2.31%); a married couple filing jointly with the same income pays about $2,261.13.
Ohio does not have a standard deduction, so your income is taxed from the first dollar after exemptions. Personal and dependent exemptions depend on income (see the note below the table).
Enter your 2026 wages, other income, filing status, dependents and any 401(k) contributions in the Ohio income tax calculator above. It subtracts the Ohio deductions and exemptions, applies the 2026 brackets and credits, and shows the tax by bracket, your effective and marginal rates and a refund estimate.
For 2026 Ohio taxes nonbusiness income above $26,050 at $332 plus 2.75% of the excess. Its personal and dependent exemption is $2,400 up to $40,000 of income, $2,150 up to $80,000, $1,900 up to $500,000 and $0 at $500,000 or more. Most Ohio cities levy a municipal income tax (often 1%–2.5%). Add it in the local tax box.
It uses official 2026 federal figures and the latest official state rates, deductions and exemptions, checked on 26 October 2026. Itemized deductions, retirement exclusions and other state credits are not included, so your real tax may be lower.
Social Security exempt; pensions taxable with a small retirement income credit.
April 15, 2026 is the deadline for 2025 Ohio returns.
Capital gains taxed as ordinary income; separate business income deduction and 3% rate for business income.
State EITC (30% of federal, nonrefundable); joint filing credit (MAGI $500,000 or less).
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