In Ohio, the amount of taxes deducted from a paycheck includes federal income tax, state income tax, local income tax (if applicable), and FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare).
Ohio State Income Tax Rates for 2025
Ohio has a progressive state income tax with three brackets:
- 0% on taxable income up to $26,050
- 2.75% on taxable income from $26,051 to $100,000
- 3.5% on taxable income above $100,000
Ohio also provides a standard deduction of $2,400 for single filers and $4,800 for married filing jointly, which reduces taxable income
Federal Income Tax Rates for 2025
Federal income tax rates range from 10% to 37%, depending on income and filing status. For example, a single filer’s income is taxed progressively starting at 10% for the first $11,925, increasing through brackets up to 37% for income over $626,350
FICA Taxes
- Social Security tax: 6.2% on wages up to $160,200 (2025 limit)
- Medicare tax: 1.45% on all wages, plus an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax on wages over $200,000 for single filers (not matched by employer)
Local Income Taxes
Many Ohio cities and villages impose local income taxes, which vary but typically range from about 1% to 3% and are withheld from paychecks in addition to state and federal taxes
Example Calculation
For an individual earning $350,000 in Ohio:
- Ohio taxable income after $2,400 deduction: $347,600
- Ohio tax:
- 0% on first $26,050 = $0
- 2.75% on $73,950 ($100,000 - $26,050) = $2,029.24
- 3.5% on $247,600 ($347,600 - $100,000) = $8,673.99
- Total Ohio tax = $10,703.23
Summary
- Ohio state income tax withheld ranges from 0% to 3.5% depending on taxable income.
- Federal income tax is withheld based on progressive federal brackets.
- FICA taxes (Social Security and Medicare) are withheld at fixed rates.
- Local income taxes may also be withheld depending on your city or village of residence.
- Employers typically withhold all these taxes from your paycheck, so the total deduction depends on your income level, filing status, and local tax rates.
To get an exact amount deducted from your paycheck, you can use Ohio paycheck calculators available online that factor in all these components
