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Ohio Income Tax Calculator 2026
What you owe Ohio on your income, with the 2026 rates and deductions. Updated November 15, 2026.
Ohio income tax for the year
$1,207
| Per month | $100.54 |
| Share of your income | 2.01% |
| Rate on your next dollar | 2.75% |
Single filer, wages only, standard deduction. State income tax only: federal tax is separate.
Ohio income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $26,050 | 0% |
| Over $26,050 | 2.75% |
- Personal exemption: $2,400, reduced as income rises
- A fixed $332 is added once taxable income passes $26,050
Rules that change the math in Ohio
The personal exemption depends on your income: $2,400 up to $40,000, $2,150 up to $80,000, $1,900 up to $500,000, and none above that.
There is a fixed amount on top of the rate. Once taxable income passes $26,050, the tax is $332 plus 2.75% of the amount above it.
Ohio income tax by income
| Income | Ohio tax | Share of income | Rate on next dollar |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $0 | 0.00% | 0% |
| $30,000 | $375 | 1.25% | 2.75% |
| $40,000 | $650 | 1.62% | 9.62% |
| $50,000 | $932 | 1.86% | 2.75% |
| $60,000 | $1,207 | 2.01% | 2.75% |
| $75,000 | $1,619 | 2.16% | 2.75% |
| $100,000 | $2,313 | 2.31% | 2.75% |
| $150,000 | $3,688 | 2.46% | 2.75% |
| $200,000 | $5,063 | 2.53% | 2.75% |
| $300,000 | $7,813 | 2.60% | 2.75% |
| $500,000 | $13,313 | 2.66% | 55% |
Single filer with the standard deduction. The share of income is lower than the bracket rate because part of your income is not taxed.
Ohio income tax vs. neighboring states
| State | Rates | Tax on $60,000 | vs. Ohio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 2.75% | $1,207 | — |
| Indiana | 2.95% | $1,741 | +$534 |
| Kentucky | 3.5% | $1,982 | +$776 |
| Michigan | 4.25% | $2,299 | +$1,093 |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% | $1,842 | +$636 |
| West Virginia | 2.11%–4.58% | $1,866 | +$660 |
What an Ohio worker pays in total
State income tax is one part of the bill. On a $60,000 salary a single filer in Ohio pays $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, $1,207 of Ohio income tax. That leaves $49,184 a year. The Ohio paycheck calculator shows it per paycheck.
Frequently asked questions
What is the income tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio taxes wages at a flat 2.75% in 2026.
How much Ohio income tax do I pay on $60,000?
A single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,207 in Ohio income tax in 2026. That is 2.01% of income, lower than the top bracket rate because of the deduction.
How does Ohio compare with other states?
On a $60,000 salary, Ohio ranks 12th lowest of the 50 states and DC for state income tax. Among its neighbors, Indiana charges the least.
Is Ohio income tax on top of federal income tax?
Yes. State income tax is separate from federal income tax, and you pay both. On $60,000, that is $5,020 federal and $1,207 to Ohio.
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