Akron income tax
Akron has charged 2.5% on wages earned in the city since 2018, the same for residents and commuters. Residents who work in another city get full credit for that city's tax, up to 2.5%. The tax applies to wages before 401(k) contributions.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Akron | 2.5% |
| People who only work in Akron | 2.5% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Akron?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Akron keeps about $1,833.98 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Ohio taxes $46.40, and the Akron tax $57.69. In all, 20.5% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Akron
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Akron, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Ohio taxes | Akron tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $375 | $750 | $25,160 | $967.71 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $650 | $1,000 | $32,670 | $1,256.55 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $932 | $1,250 | $40,174 | $1,545.13 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,207 | $1,500 | $47,684 | $1,833.98 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,619 | $1,875 | $58,099 | $2,234.56 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,313 | $2,500 | $74,367 | $2,860.25 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $3,001 | $3,125 | $90,578 | $3,483.75 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,688 | $3,750 | $106,353 | $4,090.49 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $5,063 | $5,000 | $138,864 | $5,340.91 |
Working in Akron vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who works in Akron, and for one who works elsewhere in Ohio. The difference is the Akron tax.
| Salary | Work in Akron | Elsewhere in Ohio | Akron tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,684 | $49,184 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $74,367 | $76,867 | $2,500 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Akron
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Akron. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Akron tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $780 | $26,062 | $1,002.37 | $12.53 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $936 | $30,748 | $1,182.61 | $14.78 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $1,040 | $33,865 | $1,302.50 | $16.28 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $1,300 | $41,676 | $1,602.90 | $20.04 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,560 | $49,486 | $1,903.30 | $23.79 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $2,080 | $63,430 | $2,439.61 | $30.50 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $2,600 | $76,971 | $2,960.41 | $37.01 |
Other paycheck calculators in Ohio
The Ohio paycheck calculator covers the whole state, with its income tax brackets and every local tax the calculator includes. Other Ohio cities with a local tax: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo and Dayton. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
Akron rates come from akronohio.gov and akronohio.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.