Cincinnati income tax
Cincinnati charges 1.8% on wages earned in the city, down from 2.1% since October 2020. Residents and commuters pay the same rate. Residents who work in another city get credit for that city's tax, up to 1.8%. The tax applies to wages before 401(k) contributions.
| Who pays | Rate |
|---|---|
| People who live in Cincinnati | 1.8% |
| People who only work in Cincinnati | 1.8% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Cincinnati?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Cincinnati keeps about $1,850.13 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare $176.54, Ohio taxes $46.40, and the Cincinnati tax $41.54. In all, 19.8% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Cincinnati
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Cincinnati, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Ohio taxes | Cincinnati tax | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $375 | $540 | $25,370 | $975.78 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $650 | $720 | $32,950 | $1,267.32 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $932 | $900 | $40,524 | $1,558.60 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,207 | $1,080 | $48,104 | $1,850.13 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,619 | $1,350 | $58,624 | $2,254.75 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $2,313 | $1,800 | $75,067 | $2,887.18 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $3,001 | $2,250 | $91,453 | $3,517.41 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $3,688 | $2,700 | $107,403 | $4,130.87 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $5,063 | $3,600 | $140,264 | $5,394.75 |
Working in Cincinnati vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who works in Cincinnati, and for one who works elsewhere in Ohio. The difference is the Cincinnati tax.
| Salary | Work in Cincinnati | Elsewhere in Ohio | Cincinnati tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $48,104 | $49,184 | $1,080 |
| $100,000 | $75,067 | $76,867 | $1,800 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Cincinnati
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Cincinnati. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Cincinnati tax | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $562 | $26,280 | $1,010.77 | $12.63 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $674 | $31,010 | $1,192.69 | $14.91 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $749 | $34,156 | $1,313.70 | $16.42 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $936 | $42,040 | $1,616.90 | $20.21 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $1,123 | $49,923 | $1,920.10 | $24.00 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $1,498 | $64,012 | $2,462.01 | $30.78 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $1,872 | $77,699 | $2,988.41 | $37.36 |
Other paycheck calculators in Ohio
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Sources
Cincinnati rates come from cincinnati-oh.gov and cincinnati-oh.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.