Calculate your take-home pay per paycheck for salary and hourly jobs after federal & Ohio taxes
Updated for 2024 tax year on Jul 06, 2024
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Overview of Ohio
Being one of the most populous US states, the Buckeye State has a population of over 11 million (2019). It has the third-largest manufacturing sector and second-largest automobile production in the United States.
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0% to 3.5%
- has local income tax in municipalities (cities, villages)
- has state-level exemptions
Understanding your Ohio paycheck
Every worker anticipates payday, but only some understand the deductions that come with it. Knowing how your paycheck works are crucial to ensure accurate deductions and tax contributions if you’re working inOhio.
Your paycheck begins with your gross earnings, from which several deductions are made. First, your employer withholds federal income taxes, determined by your income, filing status, and tax bracket. Next, your earnings are subject to Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). The FICA tax rate totals 7.65% of your income.
An additional 0.9% Medicare tax is for individuals earning over $200,000. If you’re self-employed, you must pay the employee and employer portions of FICA, totaling 15.3% of your income. You may claim a deduction for half of your self-employment tax during your income tax return.
Form W-4, the Employee’s Withholding Certificate, is vital to your paycheck. It determines your withholding allowances, directly affecting your federal income tax deductions. It’s crucial to update your W-4 when you experience significant life changes, like marriage or having a child. Additionally, pay frequency – weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly – can influence your take-home pay, as deductions are calculated based on the pay period.
Your marital status affects your tax bracket, impacting your federal income tax withholding. You can further reduce your taxable income with pre-tax deductions, such as 401k and HSA contributions.
Ohio’s income tax is progressive. Meaning the rate varies depending on your income level. There is no state payroll tax.
Ohio does not have a state standard deduction but offers personal exemptions. These exemptions help reduce your taxable income, lowering the state income tax you owe. Exemption amounts depend on your filing status and age, with additional exemptions available for taxpayers who are blind or have qualifying dependents.
Lastly, your paycheck may include post-tax deductions, such as wage garnishments, charitable donations, or after-tax contributions to retirement accounts. These deductions do not impact your taxable income, as they are taken out after taxes have been withheld.
Calculate your Ohio paycheck
Calculating your Ohio state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our main paycheck calculator page:
- Determine your gross income
- Annual salary
Annual salary = Gross income - Hourly wage
Hourly wage × Hours worked per day × Days worked per week × Weeks worked per year = Your weekly paycheck
- Annual salary
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Gross income adjusted
Gross income − Pre-tax deductions = Gross income adjusted - Federal taxable income
Gross income adjusted − Federal standard/itemized deductions = Federal taxable income - Federal income tax liability
Federal taxable income × Federal income tax rate = Federal income tax liability - Federal payroll tax liability
Gross income × Federal payroll tax rate = Federal payroll tax liability
- Gross income adjusted
- Calculate your total Ohio state income tax
- Ohio state taxable income
Gross income adjusted − (Ohio state itemized deductions + Ohio state exemptions) = Ohio state taxable income - Ohio state income tax liability
Ohio state taxable income × Ohio state income tax rate = Ohio state income tax liability
- Ohio state taxable income
- Derive your Ohio local income tax liability
(Gross income adjusted or Ohio state taxable income) × Ohio local income tax rate = Ohio local income tax liability - Figure out your net pay
You need to account for any other deductions such as health insurance, 401(k) contribution, as well as additional withholdings.
Gross income − (Total income tax liability + Total payroll tax liability + Total pre-tax deductions + Total post-tax deductions + Total withholdings) = Your net pay - Divide your net pay by your pay frequency
- Daily
Your net pay / Days worked per week / Weeks worked per year = Your daily paycheck - Weekly
Your net pay / 52 = Your weekly paycheck - Bi-weekly
Your net pay / 26 = Your bi-weekly paycheck - Semi-monthly
Your net pay / 24 = Your semi-monthly paycheck - Monthly
Your net pay / 12 = Your monthly paycheck - Quarterly
Your net pay / 4 = Your quarterly paycheck - Semi-annual
Your net pay / 2 = Your semi-annual paycheck - Annual
Your net pay = Your annual paycheck
- Daily
State income tax brackets
Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
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2024 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $0 - $26,050 | 0% |
$26,050 - $100,000 | 2.75% | ||
$100,000+ | 3.5% | ||
2023 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $0 - $26,050 | 0% |
$26,050 - $100,000 | 2.75% | ||
$100,000 - $115,300 | 3.688% | ||
$115,300+ | 3.75% | ||
2022 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $0 - $26,050 | 0% |
$26,050 - $46,100 | 2.765% | ||
$46,100 - $92,150 | 3.326% | ||
$92,150 - $115,300 | 3.688% | ||
$115,300+ | 3.990% | ||
2021 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $0 – $25,000 | 0% |
$25,000 – $44,250 | 2.765% | ||
$44,250 – $88,450 | 3.226% | ||
$88,450 – $110,650 | 3.688% | ||
$110,650+ | 3.99% | ||
2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $0 – $22,150 | 0% |
$22,150 – $44,250 | 2.85% | ||
$44,250 – $88,450 | 3.326% | ||
$88,450 – $110,650 | 3.802% | ||
$110,650 – $221,300 | 4.413% | ||
$221,300+ | 4.797% |
Local income tax
Local income taxes in Ohio are generally referred to as “municipal income taxes,” and they are imposed by municipalities (cities, villages) rather than being a separate tax layer.
Tax year | Municipal | Rate |
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2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 | Imposed on city or village level | Varies Check Ohio Regional Income Tax Agency |
State exemptions
There are state-level exemptions for all types of filers and dependents. Refer to Tax Foundation for more details.
Tax year | Filing status | Personal exemption amount |
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2024 2023 2022 2021 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $2,400 |
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $4,800 | |
Dependent(s) | $2,400 | |
2020 | Single Married, Filing Separately Head of Household | $2,350 |
Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) | $4,700 | |
Dependent(s) | $2,350 |
FAQs
How to calculate take home pay in Ohio?
Do the following steps to get your take-home pay:
- Determine your gross income
- Work out your total federal income tax
- Calculate your total Ohio state income tax
- Derive your Ohio local income tax liability
- Gross income minus taxes, deductions and withholdings
- Divide your net pay by your pay frequency
How much will Ohio tax paychecks in 2024?
Ohio’s state income tax for 2024 features a progressive structure, with rates starting at 0% and going up to 3.5% for higher earners. You might also pay local income taxes which vary by municipality.
How much is taken out of my paycheck in Ohio?
In Ohio, several types of taxes and deductions are taken out of your paycheck. Taxes such as federal/state/local income tax, Social Security and Medicare are withheld from your paycheck. Then there might be deductions and additional withholdings. The total amount taken out depends on your gross income and chosen benefits.
What percentage of my paycheck goes to taxes in Ohio?
The taxes on your paycheck include
- federal income tax (10% to 37%)
- state income tax (0% to 3.5%)
- local income tax
- Social Security (6.2%)
- Medicare (1.45% to 2.35%)
The total tax varies depending on your earnings and other factors. Typically, the percentage of your paycheck that goes to taxes in Ohio will be around 25% to 35%.