Ohio Paycheck Calculator
Calculate your take-home pay after federal & Ohio taxes
Updated for 2023 tax year on Mar 15, 2023
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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. The median household income is $54,021 (2017).
Brief summary:
- the income tax rate ranges from 0% to 3.99%
- no state-level payroll tax
- has state-level exemptions
From Wikipedia
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
Ohio tax year starts from July 01 the year before to June 30 the current year. So the tax year 2022 will start from July 01 2021 to June 30 2022.
Calculating your Ohio state income tax is similar to the steps we listed on our Federal paycheck calculator:
- figure out your filing status
- work out your adjusted gross income [Net income – Adjustments = Adjusted gross income]
- calculate your taxable income [Adjusted gross income – (Itemized deductions + Exemptions) = Taxable income]
- understand your income tax liability [Taxable income × Income tax rate = Income tax liability]
- minus any tax liability, deductions, withholdings [Net income – (Income tax liability + Pre-tax deductions + Post-tax deductions + Withholdings) = Your paycheck]
State payroll tax
There is no state-level payroll tax.
State income tax brackets
| Tax year | Filing status | Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 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% | ||
| 2021 | 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% | ||
| 2020 | Single Married, Filing Jointly or Widow(er) Married, Filing Separately Head of Household |
$0 – $21,750 | 0% |
| $21,750 – $43,450 | 2.85% | ||
| $43,450 – $86,900 | 3.326% | ||
| $86,900 – $108,700 | 3.802% | ||
| $108,700 – $217,400 | 4.413% | ||
| $217,400+ | 4.797% |
State standard deduction
There is no state-level standard deductions.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
What taxes do Ohioans pay?
Ohioans pay state-level income tax ranging from 0% to 3.99%, depending on their taxable incomes.
How much do you make after taxes in Ohio?
The take-home pay is $44,379.13 for a single filer who earns $54,000 annually.
A married couple will take home $87,794.87 after tax based on a combined annual income of $108,000.
How much taxes are deducted from a $54,000 paycheck in Ohio?
The total taxes deducted for a single filer are $801.74 monthly or $370.03 bi-weekly.