Small business owners and payroll staff can use this Ohio payroll calculator overview to understand how gross wages translate into net pay. The main calculator models federal withholding, Ohio state tax, Social Security, Medicare, and common deductions — useful as a payroll tax calculator Ohio reference before running formal payroll.
This calculator is an estimate and does not replace payroll, tax, or legal advice. Ohio city income tax may apply depending on where you live or work.
Use the homepage calculator to model employee paycheck results. This is not a substitute for certified payroll software.
Open Ohio Paycheck Calculator →Our tool annualizes federal and Ohio income-tax liability and applies current employee FICA rates to estimate net pay from gross income. It is a planning estimate, not an exact federal W-4 or Ohio IT 4 withholding engine and not a payroll filing system.
For 2026, Ohio imposes no individual income tax through $26,050 of taxable nonbusiness income. Above that amount, the statutory formula is $332 plus 2.75% of the excess after applicable personal exemptions. Municipal income tax is separate.
Federal income tax withholding follows IRS bracket tables for your filing status. Employees also pay Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus additional Medicare above thresholds). Self-employed 1099 income uses different SE tax rules.
Many Ohio municipalities levy a separate income tax. The main calculator accepts verified work-city and home-city rates plus a resident credit factor. You can also isolate the calculation with the Ohio city income tax calculator. Formal payroll still requires compliant payroll software.