.ohio-calc-container {
font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 20px auto;
padding: 25px;
border: 1px solid #ddd;
border-radius: 8px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
color: #333;
}
.ohio-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.ohio-calc-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.ohio-calc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.ohio-input-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.ohio-input-group label {
display: block;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 5px;
font-size: 14px;
}
.ohio-input-group input, .ohio-input-group select {
width: 100%;
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.ohio-calc-btn {
grid-column: span 2;
background-color: #004a99;
color: white;
padding: 15px;
border: none;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .ohio-calc-btn { grid-column: span 1; } }
.ohio-calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #003366;
}
.ohio-results {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #fff;
border-radius: 4px;
border: 1px solid #eee;
display: none;
}
.result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}
.result-row.total {
font-weight: bold;
color: #d9534f;
}
.result-row.net {
font-weight: bold;
color: #28a745;
font-size: 1.2em;
border-bottom: none;
}
.ohio-article {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.ohio-article h2 { color: #004a99; }
Gross Pay Amount ($)
Pay Frequency
Annual Salary
Monthly
Bi-Weekly (26 checks)
Weekly (52 checks)
Hourly (40 hrs/week)
Filing Status
Single
Married Filing Jointly
Local/City Tax Rate (%)
Calculate Net Pay
Estimated Annual Breakdown
Gross Annual Income:
$0.00
Federal Income Tax (Est.):
$0.00
FICA (Soc. Sec + Medicare):
$0.00
Ohio State Tax:
$0.00
Local Income Tax:
$0.00
Annual Take-Home Pay:
$0.00
Estimated Paycheck:
$0.00
How Ohio Income Tax Works
Calculating your take-home pay in Ohio involves four main deductions: Federal Income Tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), Ohio State Income Tax, and often a Local/Municipal Income Tax. Unlike some states with a flat tax, Ohio uses a progressive bracket system for state income tax, though it has been simplified significantly in recent years.
Ohio State Tax Brackets (2024 Estimates)
As of recent legislative changes, Ohio has moved toward a two-bracket system for most residents:
$0 – $26,050: 0% (Tax-free threshold)$26,051 – $100,000: 2.75% of the amount over $26,050Over $100,000: Approximately 3.5% of the amount over $100,000
Local Municipal Taxes
A unique feature of Ohio's tax landscape is the high prevalence of city and school district income taxes. Most cities in Ohio (like Columbus, Cleveland, or Cincinnati) levy a local tax ranging from 1% to 2.5%. If you live in one municipality but work in another, you may be eligible for a credit, but usually, you will pay the rate of the city where you work.
Example Calculation
If you earn $60,000 a year as a single filer in Columbus (2.5% local tax):
Federal Tax: Roughly $5,200 (after standard deduction).FICA: $4,590 (7.65%).Ohio Tax: Roughly $933 (applying the 2.75% bracket to the amount over $26k).Local Tax: $1,500 (2.5% of $60k).Net Pay: Approximately $47,777 annually or $1,837 bi-weekly.
function calculateOhioPay() {
var grossInput = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossIncome').value);
var frequency = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value;
var status = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value;
var localRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('localTax').value) / 100;
if (isNaN(grossInput) || grossInput 609350) fedTax = 162710 + (taxableFederal – 609350) * 0.37;
else if (taxableFederal > 243725) fedTax = 52832 + (taxableFederal – 243725) * 0.35;
else if (taxableFederal > 191950) fedTax = 36244 + (taxableFederal – 191950) * 0.32;
else if (taxableFederal > 100525) fedTax = 14290 + (taxableFederal – 100525) * 0.24;
else if (taxableFederal > 47150) fedTax = 5444 + (taxableFederal – 47150) * 0.22;
else if (taxableFederal > 11600) fedTax = 1160 + (taxableFederal – 11600) * 0.12;
else fedTax = taxableFederal * 0.10;
} else {
if (taxableFederal > 731200) fedTax = 177597 + (taxableFederal – 731200) * 0.37;
else if (taxableFederal > 487450) fedTax = 92284 + (taxableFederal – 487450) * 0.35;
else if (taxableFederal > 383900) fedTax = 59104 + (taxableFederal – 383900) * 0.32;
else if (taxableFederal > 201050) fedTax = 35196 + (taxableFederal – 201050) * 0.24;
else if (taxableFederal > 94300) fedTax = 11502 + (taxableFederal – 94300) * 0.22;
else if (taxableFederal > 23200) fedTax = 2320 + (taxableFederal – 23200) * 0.12;
else fedTax = taxableFederal * 0.10;
}
// Step 3: FICA (7.65%)
var ficaTax = annualGross * 0.0765;
// Step 4: Ohio State Tax (2024 Brackets)
var ohioTax = 0;
if (annualGross > 100000) {
ohioTax = 2033.63 + (annualGross – 100000) * 0.035;
} else if (annualGross > 26050) {
ohioTax = (annualGross – 26050) * 0.0275;
} else {
ohioTax = 0;
}
// Step 5: Local Tax
var localTaxAmt = isNaN(localRate) ? 0 : annualGross * localRate;
// Totals
var totalDeductions = fedTax + ficaTax + ohioTax + localTaxAmt;
var netAnnual = annualGross – totalDeductions;
var netPeriod = netAnnual / periodsPerYear;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resGrossAnnual').innerText = "$" + annualGross.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resFedTax').innerText = "$" + fedTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resFICA').innerText = "$" + ficaTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resStateTax').innerText = "$" + ohioTax.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resLocalTax').innerText = "$" + localTaxAmt.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resNetAnnual').innerText = "$" + netAnnual.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resNetPeriod').innerText = "$" + netPeriod.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resultsArea').style.display = 'block';
}