Ohio Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Calculate Ohio state income tax, federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and net take-home pay.
2026 Ohio tax rates · FICA · Ohio IT 4
State Income Tax
Up to 3.5% (progressive)
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Ohio IT 4
Calculate Your Ohio Paycheck
Enter your salary or hourly rate and get a full breakdown: Ohio state tax, federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and exact net pay.
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Ohio Tax Guide
Ohio Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Ohio uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 3.5%. Higher earners pay a larger percentage of their income — different brackets apply to different income ranges.
Ohio has a relatively low top state income tax rate of 3.5%, but municipal and school district taxes add 1%–6% on top for most workers.
Ohio has over 600 municipal taxing entities. Employers must determine and withhold both state and applicable municipal income taxes.
Ohio Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxUp to 3.5% (progressive)
Tax TypeProgressive (brackets)
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormOhio IT 4
Additional Payroll Taxes
Municipal income tax: typically 1%–3% depending on city
School district income tax: 0.25%–2.75% depending on district
FAQ
Ohio payroll tax questions
What is the top Ohio income tax rate for 2026?
Ohio's top income tax rate is 3.5% for 2026. This is a marginal rate — it only applies to income above the top bracket threshold. Lower income falls into lower brackets. Use the calculator above to see your effective rate.
What taxes do Ohio employees pay on their paycheck?
Ohio employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Ohio state income tax (Up to 3.5% (progressive)); (5) Municipal income tax. The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Ohio employees use?
Ohio employees complete Ohio IT 4 for state withholding in addition to the federal W-4. Employers use both forms to calculate the correct combined withholding amount.
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