Ohio charges 2.75% flat + local state income tax plus local taxes in some areas. Use the employer cost calculator pre-loaded with Ohio rates.
Open Employer Cost Calculator →Employers in Ohio must withhold and remit the flat 2.75% state income tax, plus handle their share of FICA, FUTA, and Ohio's state unemployment insurance. Localities in Ohio with income tax add another withholding and remittance obligation. The total cost to employ someone at a $75,000 salary in Ohio is typically 10-15% above the gross salary, covering the employer's payroll tax share, SUI, workers' comp, and benefits. This calculator breaks down the full employer cost with Ohio's specific tax rates.
Ohio levies a flat 2.75% state income tax on all taxable income regardless of how much you earn. This makes tax planning straightforward: for every additional dollar you earn, 2.75 cents goes to Ohio. However, certain localities in Ohio impose their own income taxes, which effectively raise the combined state and local rate above 2.75%. Be sure to check whether your city or county adds a local income tax.
The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in Ohio, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and Ohio's flat 2.75% state tax plus estimated local taxes.
See how Ohio compares to other Midwest states. Each link takes you to the employer cost calculator landing page for that state.
For a comprehensive breakdown of Ohio’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full Ohio take-home pay page.