Newark tax guide
Key tax highlights
Payroll
- Newark 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
- Newark applies a 2% local wage tax on earned income.
- Nonresidents working in Newark pay a reduced rate of 2%.
Salary examples
Take-home estimates including local tax as a separate line. At $75,000, the local tax adds $0 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 | $600 | $0 | $3,825 | $41,755 | 83.5% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $1,287 | $0 | $5,738 | $60,305 | 80.4% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $1,981 | $0 | $7,650 | $77,199 | 77.2% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $3,717 | $0 | $11,475 | $110,074 | 73.4% |
Resident and work caveats
- Newark 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 |
|---|---|
| Columbus | 2.5% |
| Cleveland | 2.5% |
| Cincinnati | 1.8% |
| Toledo | 2.5% |
