For more on how deductions change taxable wages, see our
pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions guide.
Ohio Paycheck Tax Calculator: How Ohio Withholding Works
An Ohio paycheck calculator has to handle three
layers of tax. On your pay stub you'll see
OH SIT or Ohio state withholding,
usually a city line such as COLUMBUS or CLEVELAND, and sometimes an
SD line for school district tax. Our
pay stub abbreviations list
explains the other codes.
Federal Withholding for Ohio Paychecks
Federal withholding uses your Form W-4 and the 2026 federal
brackets. The calculator supports filing status, Step 2(c), Step 3
credits and Step 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c). If you claim the new overtime
or tips deductions, our
W-4 Step 4(b) worksheet guide
shows how to enter them, and our
2026 federal tax withholding guide
covers the rest.
Working Across State Lines
Ohio has reciprocal agreements with
Indiana,
Kentucky,
Michigan,
Pennsylvania
and West Virginia. Residents of those states file Form IT-4NR with an
Ohio employer and pay state tax only at home, though the Ohio city
where they work can still tax their wages.
Bonuses
For payrolls from August 1, 2026, Ohio withholds a flat 2.75% on
bonuses paid separately. City tax and school district tax still
apply, as do federal withholding (usually a flat 22%) and FICA. See
why bonuses are taxed so high.
Employer Payroll Costs in Ohio
Employers pay state unemployment insurance
on the first $9,000 of each employee's wages. None of it comes out
of your pay. At year-end, our
W-2 form generator
can use the same wage and withholding totals, including the local
boxes.
Why Your Actual Ohio Paycheck May Differ
This calculator is a close estimate, not your employer's payroll
run. Your IT-4 on file, whether your employer uses the printed
tables (which can differ by a cent), your city's rate and credit
rules, benefit elections and a 27th biweekly payday in some years
can all move the result a little.
Three-paycheck months
change monthly cash flow but not the tax on each check. For a full
checklist, see why your paycheck is lower than expected.
Official 2026 Ohio Payroll Sources
Payroll facts on this page are checked against the
Ohio Department of Taxation employer withholding tables effective August 1, 2026,
the school district withholding formula,
the Ohio Department of Commerce minimum wage notice
and IRS Publication 15-T for 2026.
Reviewed September 25, 2026.