Columbus tax guide
At a $75,000 salary, working in Columbus costs an extra $1,875/year in local taxes compared to a Ohio location with no local tax, bringing annual take-home down to $57,655.
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Columbus 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
- Columbus applies a 2.5% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in Columbus pay a reduced rate of 2.5%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $1,875 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 | $1,250 | $3,825 | $39,730 | 79.5% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $2,063 | $1,875 | $5,738 | $57,655 | 76.9% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $2,750 | $2,500 | $7,650 | $73,930 | 73.9% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $4,125 | $3,750 | $11,475 | $105,916 | 70.6% |
Resident and work caveats
- Columbus 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.
Other Ohio city pages
| City | Local rate |
|---|---|
| Cleveland | 2.5% |
| Cincinnati | 1.8% |
| Toledo | 2.5% |
| Akron | 2.5% |