Cincinnati tax guide
At a $75,000 salary, working in Cincinnati costs an extra $1,350/year in local taxes compared to a Ohio location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $58,180.
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Cincinnati taxes residents and nonresidents at different rates, so your home address matters for the paycheck calculation.
- Both resident and commuter rates are withheld from each paycheck on top of Ohio state tax.
Local taxes
- Cincinnati applies a 1.8% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in Cincinnati pay a reduced rate of 1.8%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $1,350 per year. Use the calculator above with your actual salary for a precise estimate.
| Salary | Federal | State | Local | FICA | Take-Home | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,375 | $900 | $3,825 | $40,080 | 80.2% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,063 | $1,350 | $5,738 | $58,180 | 77.6% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $2,750 | $1,800 | $7,650 | $74,630 | 74.6% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $4,125 | $2,700 | $11,475 | $106,966 | 71.3% |
Resident and work caveats
- Cincinnati local tax treatment can depend on whether you are taxed as a resident, a commuter, or both under local rules.
- Use the calculator as an estimate and verify edge cases when your home and work locations differ.