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Create accurate paystubs for Ohio employees with Progressive 3.5% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| Ohio State Income Tax | 3.5% | State | Progressive rate |
| Municipal Income Tax (RITA/CCA) | 0.5%-3% | Local | Workers in most Ohio municipalities |
| Columbus City Income Tax | 2.5% | Local | Columbus workers |
| Cleveland City Income Tax | 2.5% | Local | Cleveland workers |
| Cincinnati City Income Tax | 1.8% | Local | Cincinnati workers |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 2.75% | $26,050 – $100,000 |
| 3.5% | $100,000 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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Ohio has no tax on the first ~$26,050 of income and has only two remaining brackets. Nearly every municipality imposes its own local income tax, making Ohio one of the most complex states for local tax withholding.
Ohio uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 3.5%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, Ohio workers typically see 5 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
Employers must provide an itemized statement of deductions with each wage payment.
Employers must pay at least semi-monthly.
A typical Ohio paystub includes 5 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), Ohio State Income Tax (3.5%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
Ohio has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 2.75% to 3.5%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the Ohio Department of Taxation for exact rates.
Yes, some jurisdictions in Ohio impose local income or occupational taxes: Municipal Income Tax (RITA/CCA) (0.5%-3%) applies to Workers in most Ohio municipalities. Columbus City Income Tax (2.5%) applies to Columbus workers. Cleveland City Income Tax (2.5%) applies to Cleveland workers. Cincinnati City Income Tax (1.8%) applies to Cincinnati workers. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in Ohio is $10.65 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free Ohio paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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