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Columbus Paycheck Calculator 2026
Take-home pay in Columbus, OH after federal, Ohio and Columbus income taxes. Choose whether you live in Columbus or only work there.
How Columbus taxes your paycheck
Columbus charges 2.5% on wages earned in the city and on the income of residents. Ohio city tax is owed mainly where you work. If you live in a different Ohio city that also has an income tax, your home city usually gives a full or partial credit for tax paid to the work city.
On top of the local tax, Ohio state income tax applies, along with federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. See the Ohio paycheck calculator for state brackets and deductions.
Take-home pay in Columbus at common salaries
| Salary | Columbus tax (resident) | Take-home / yr | Per biweekly check | Local tax if you only work there | Take-home / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $750 | $25,492 | $980 | $750 | $25,492 |
| $40,000 | $1,000 | $33,002 | $1,269 | $1,000 | $33,002 |
| $50,000 | $1,250 | $40,512 | $1,558 | $1,250 | $40,512 |
| $60,000 | $1,500 | $48,022 | $1,847 | $1,500 | $48,022 |
| $75,000 | $1,875 | $58,437 | $2,248 | $1,875 | $58,437 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $74,712 | $2,874 | $2,500 | $74,712 |
| $150,000 | $3,750 | $106,698 | $4,104 | $3,750 | $106,698 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Source for local rates: City of Columbus Income Tax Division.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in Columbus?
A single filer living and working in Columbus takes home about $58,437 a year, or $2,248 every two weeks, after federal, Ohio and Columbus taxes. The Columbus tax itself is about $1,875 a year.
What is the Columbus income tax rate?
For residents, 2.5% of wages. For people who work there but live elsewhere, 2.5% of wages.
Do I pay Columbus tax if I don't live there?
Yes, if you work there: 2.5% of wages. At a $75,000 salary that is about $1,875 a year.
How much does the Columbus tax cost at $50,000 a year?
About $1,250 a year for a resident single filer, or $48 per biweekly paycheck.
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