Ohio Income Tax Guide — What You Actually Keep
Data: 2026-Q2 · BLS · HUD · KFFOhio tax overview
3.5% top rate 2025 on income >$26,050 (Tax Foundation 2025)
3.50% top marginal rate
Take-home pay by salary
Single filer, standard deduction. Illustrative — not exact. Source: IRS 2025, Tax Foundation 2025.
Ohio vs a no-tax state (Texas)
$50,000 salary $1,750/yr more in TX
$70,000 salary $2,450/yr more in TX
$100,000 salary $3,500/yr more in TX
$130,000 salary $4,550/yr more in TX
$180,000 salary $6,300/yr more in TX
FAQ
Ohio Income Tax — FAQ
What is the income tax rate in Ohio?
Ohio has a top marginal state income tax rate of 3.50%. 3.5% top rate 2025 on income >$26,050 (Tax Foundation 2025) Source: Tax Foundation 2025.
What is take-home pay on $70,000 in Ohio?
On a $70,000 salary in Ohio, take-home pay after federal income tax, FICA, and state tax is approximately $4,598/month. Source: IRS 2025, Tax Foundation 2025.
How does Ohio compare to a no-tax state?
On a $70,000 salary, you'd keep about $2,450 more per year in a no-tax state like Texas. Source: Tax Foundation 2025.