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Columbus withholds 2.5% municipal income tax on wages earned in the city, from residents and commuters alike. Ohio's state rate is only 2.75% above a $26,050 exemption, so for many Columbus workers the city tax is comparable in size to the state tax.
Tax year 2026 · Updated 2026-08-29 · Columbus minimum wage $11.00
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Local income tax in Columbus
Ohio municipal tax follows the workplace. If you live in a different Ohio municipality that also levies a tax, your home city taxes you too and usually grants a credit for what you paid to Columbus — but the credit percentage and rate cap vary by city, so a partial credit leaves you owing the difference. Central Ohio school districts add a further income tax based on residence.
Take-home pay in Columbus at different salaries
Single filer, no dependents, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 tax year, bi-weekly pay.
| Gross salary | Federal | FICA | OH tax | Local tax | Annual take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $318 | $1,000 | $33,002 | $1,269.32 |
| $55,000 | $4,420 | $4,208 | $730 | $1,375 | $44,267 | $1,702.59 |
| $70,000 | $6,570 | $5,355 | $1,143 | $1,750 | $55,182 | $2,122.40 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 | $6,885 | $1,693 | $2,250 | $68,202 | $2,623.17 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $9,180 | $2,518 | $3,000 | $87,732 | $3,374.32 |
| $160,000 | $27,134 | $12,240 | $3,618 | $4,000 | $113,008 | $4,346.48 |
The local tax alone costs a Columbus worker on $75,000 about $1,875 a year — the difference between $58,437 and $60,312 of take-home pay. That is $72.12 per bi-weekly paycheck, and it is the number to weigh when you are deciding where inside the metro area to live or which office to accept.
Working in Columbus but living elsewhere
Columbus applies its local tax to wages earned in the jurisdiction regardless of where you live, so commuting in does not avoid it. If you also live in a taxing jurisdiction, check whether your home city grants a credit for tax paid here — a partial credit leaves a balance that arrives as a bill rather than as withholding.
Our guide to working in two states covers resident credits, part-year returns and the convenience-of-the-employer rules that catch out remote workers.
Columbus minimum wage
The minimum wage that applies in Columbus for 2026 is $11.00 an hour. At full-time hours that is $22,880 of gross pay a year and roughly $19,880 after tax.
Frequently asked questions
Does Columbus have a city income tax?
Yes. Ohio municipal tax follows the workplace.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Columbus?
On a $75,000 salary a single filer has roughly $16,563 withheld a year: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 in Social Security and Medicare, $1,280 in Ohio state tax and premiums and $1,875 in local tax. Take-home is about $58,437 a year, or $2,247.59 every two weeks.
What is the total income tax rate in Columbus?
For a $75,000 single filer, an effective total rate of about 22.1% across federal, FICA, state and local tax. The marginal rate on the next dollar is higher.
Related calculators
For the full Ohio picture including brackets, reciprocity and every local jurisdiction, see the Ohio paycheck calculator. If you are paid by the hour, the Ohio hourly calculator handles overtime and shift work.