How Columbus's local tax is calculated
| Rate (resident, on gross wages) | 2.5% |
|---|---|
| Estimated annual local tax | $1,625 |
- Columbus is estimated at the resident rate. Non-residents are often taxed at a different rate or not at all.
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Columbus paycheck calculator
On a $65,000 salary, Columbus's local tax adds an estimated $1,625 a year on top of Ohio state and federal tax, leaving $51,437 take-home.
- Columbus local tax
- $1,625
- Without local tax
- $53,062
- Annual take-home
- $51,437
Columbus: common questions
What is Columbus, Ohio's local income tax rate?
Columbus levies a 2.5% municipal income tax on gross compensation, collected by the city's Income Tax Division.
Ohio’s tax treatment traces to Ohio Revised Code §5747.02 and §5747.025 — 2026 rate and exemption amounts. Sources were reviewed through August 9, 2026.
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