Columbus Ohio Salary Calculator — Take-Home After City Tax 2026

Columbus Ohio Salary Calculator: Your Take-Home Pay

Columbus charges a 2.5% city income tax on top of Ohio's flat 2.75% state tax. Enter your salary to see your net pay after federal, FICA, Ohio tax and the Columbus city tax.

● OH 2.75% + Columbus 2.5% ● City income tax included ● 2026 figures

🏛️ Columbus take-home pay

Columbus rules

How taxes hit a Columbus paycheck in 2026 — including the city tax

Columbus is in Ohio, where many municipalities levy their own income tax. A Columbus worker's pay stub carries federal taxes, Ohio's flat state tax, and the 2.5% Columbus city income tax. The city tax applies to gross wages, so it is a meaningful slice of every paycheck.

Ohio's flat 2.75% state tax

As of 2026, Ohio taxes nonbusiness income at a flat 2.75% on amounts over roughly $26,050; income below that is not taxed by the state. That keeps the state portion of a Columbus paycheck relatively light.

The Columbus city income tax: 2.5%

Columbus levies a 2.5% municipal income tax on wages earned in or by residents of the city. Like most Ohio city taxes, it is charged on gross wages with no standard deduction, so it applies from the first dollar of pay.

💡

City tax matters here: The 2.5% Columbus tax can exceed the state tax for many workers. If you live in one Ohio municipality and work in another, credits often apply — check both city rates when comparing jobs.

The Columbus cost of living

Columbus has a cost of living near or slightly below the national average, with affordable housing relative to coastal cities. Combined with low state tax, that gives Columbus solid real take-home pay even after the city tax.

Compare Columbus with other places

Run your salary through statewide Ohio, city-tax peer Detroit, or no-tax Houston.

Columbus Ohio salary calculator FAQ

Does Columbus, Ohio have a city income tax?

Yes. Columbus levies a 2.5% municipal income tax on wages, on top of Ohio's flat 2.75% state income tax. The city tax is charged on gross wages, so most Columbus workers pay both layers.

How much is taken out of a paycheck in Columbus?

A Columbus paycheck is reduced by federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare, Ohio's 2.75% flat tax (over the first ~$26,050) AND the 2.5% Columbus city tax. On a $65,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 23% to 25%.

Is Ohio's state income tax flat in 2026?

Yes. As of January 1, 2026, Ohio moved to a flat 2.75% rate on nonbusiness income over about $26,050; income below that threshold is untaxed at the state level. Columbus's 2.5% city tax is separate and applies to wages.

What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Columbus?

A single filer earning $100,000 in Columbus takes home roughly $72,000 to $73,000 a year after federal tax, FICA, Ohio tax and the Columbus city income tax. Use the calculator above for your exact figure.