.wage-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 #e1e4e8;
border-radius: 12px;
background-color: #ffffff;
color: #333;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.wage-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.wage-calc-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
}
.wage-calc-group {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.wage-calc-group label {
display: block;
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
font-size: 14px;
}
.wage-calc-group input, .wage-calc-group select {
width: 100%;
padding: 12px;
border: 1px solid #ced4da;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 16px;
box-sizing: border-box;
}
.wage-calc-button {
grid-column: span 2;
background-color: #004a99;
color: white;
padding: 15px;
border: none;
border-radius: 6px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: 700;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background-color 0.2s;
margin-top: 10px;
}
.wage-calc-button:hover {
background-color: #003366;
}
.wage-calc-result {
margin-top: 30px;
padding: 20px;
background-color: #f8f9fa;
border-radius: 8px;
display: none;
}
.result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
padding: 10px 0;
border-bottom: 1px solid #dee2e6;
}
.result-row:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
font-weight: bold;
font-size: 1.2em;
color: #28a745;
}
.article-section {
margin-top: 40px;
line-height: 1.6;
}
.article-section h2 {
color: #004a99;
border-bottom: 2px solid #004a99;
padding-bottom: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.wage-calc-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.wage-calc-button { grid-column: span 1; }
}
Gross Pay Amount ($)
Pay Frequency
Weekly
Bi-Weekly (Every 2 weeks)
Semi-Monthly (Twice a month)
Monthly
Annually
Filing Status
Single
Married Filing Jointly
Local/City Tax Rate (%)
Calculate Take-Home Pay
Estimated Payroll Summary
Gross Pay (Per Period):
Federal Income Tax:
FICA (Social Security + Medicare):
Ohio State Tax:
Local/Municipal Tax:
Net Take-Home Pay:
Understanding Ohio Payroll Taxes
Calculating your take-home pay in the Buckeye State requires accounting for four distinct layers of taxation: Federal Income Tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare), Ohio State Income Tax, and Municipal (Local) Income Tax. Ohio is unique because its local tax system is one of the most complex in the United States, often requiring payments to both your city of residence and your city of employment.
Ohio State Income Tax Brackets (2024)
For the 2024 tax year, Ohio continues its trend of simplifying tax brackets. The current structure for individuals is progressive, meaning higher earners pay a higher percentage on marginal income. The brackets are roughly defined as follows:
$0 – $26,050: 0% (Tax-free threshold)
$26,051 – $100,000: 2.75%
Over $100,000: 3.50%
Local Municipal Taxes (RITA and Beyond)
Most Ohioans live or work in a municipality that levies a local income tax. These rates typically range from 1.0% to 3.0%. Many cities are part of the Regional Income Tax Agency (RITA), which centralizes collection. If you live in one city but work in another, you may receive a "resident tax credit," though it rarely covers the full amount of the second tax.
Federal Withholdings
Your take-home pay is also reduced by Federal requirements:
FICA: A flat 6.2% for Social Security (up to the wage base limit) and 1.45% for Medicare.Federal Income Tax: Based on your W-4 settings and filing status (Single vs. Married).
Example Calculation
If you earn a gross annual salary of $60,000 as a single filer in Columbus (2.5% local tax):
Gross Monthly: $5,000.00Federal Tax: ~$450.00 (Estimated)FICA: $382.50Ohio State Tax: ~$105.00Local Tax: $125.00Estimated Net: ~$3,937.50 per month
function calculateOhioPay() {
var grossInput = parseFloat(document.getElementById('grossPay').value);
var frequency = parseFloat(document.getElementById('payFrequency').value);
var status = document.getElementById('filingStatus').value;
var localRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('localTax').value) / 100;
if (isNaN(grossInput) || grossInput 609350) fedTax = 174238 + (taxableFed – 609350) * 0.37;
else if (taxableFed > 243725) fedTax = 47747 + (taxableFed – 243725) * 0.35;
else if (taxableFed > 191950) fedTax = 31179 + (taxableFed – 191950) * 0.32;
else if (taxableFed > 100525) fedTax = 16290 + (taxableFed – 100525) * 0.24;
else if (taxableFed > 47150) fedTax = 5147 + (taxableFed – 47150) * 0.22;
else if (taxableFed > 11600) fedTax = 1160 + (taxableFed – 11600) * 0.12;
else fedTax = taxableFed * 0.10;
} else {
// Simplified Married
if (taxableFed > 731200) fedTax = 186854 + (taxableFed – 731200) * 0.37;
else if (taxableFed > 487450) fedTax = 101491 + (taxableFed – 487450) * 0.35;
else if (taxableFed > 383900) fedTax = 68355 + (taxableFed – 383900) * 0.32;
else if (taxableFed > 201050) fedTax = 32580 + (taxableFed – 201050) * 0.24;
else if (taxableFed > 94300) fedTax = 10294 + (taxableFed – 94300) * 0.22;
else if (taxableFed > 23200) fedTax = 2320 + (taxableFed – 23200) * 0.12;
else fedTax = taxableFed * 0.10;
}
// 2. FICA (7.65%)
var fica = annualGross * 0.0765;
// 3. Ohio State Tax (2024 Brackets Simplified)
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;
}
// 4. Local Tax
var localTaxAmt = annualGross * localRate;
// Totals per Period
var divisor = (frequency === 1) ? 1 : frequency;
var periodGross = annualGross / divisor;
var periodFed = fedTax / divisor;
var periodFICA = fica / divisor;
var periodState = ohioTax / divisor;
var periodLocal = localTaxAmt / divisor;
var periodNet = periodGross – periodFed – periodFICA – periodState – periodLocal;
// Display Results
document.getElementById('resGross').innerText = "$" + periodGross.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resFedTax').innerText = "-$" + periodFed.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resFICA').innerText = "-$" + periodFICA.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resStateTax').innerText = "-$" + periodState.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resLocalTax').innerText = "-$" + periodLocal.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resNet').innerText = "$" + periodNet.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
document.getElementById('resultArea').style.display = 'block';
}