Cleveland income tax
Cleveland charges 2.5% on wages earned in the city, collected by the Central Collection Agency. Residents and commuters pay the same rate, and 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 Cleveland | 2.5% |
| People who only work in Cleveland | 2.5% |
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Cleveland?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer living in Cleveland 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 Cleveland tax $57.69. In all, 20.5% of gross pay goes to taxes.
Take-home pay by salary in Cleveland
Yearly figures for a single filer who lives in Cleveland, paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | Ohio taxes | Cleveland 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 Cleveland vs. outside it
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer who works in Cleveland, and for one who works elsewhere in Ohio. The difference is the Cleveland tax.
| Salary | Work in Cleveland | Elsewhere in Ohio | Cleveland tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $47,684 | $49,184 | $1,500 |
| $100,000 | $74,367 | $76,867 | $2,500 |
Hourly pay after taxes in Cleveland
Full time, 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, for a single filer who lives in Cleveland. The hourly paycheck calculator adds overtime and tips.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Cleveland 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, Cincinnati, Toledo, Akron and Dayton. Paid a salary? The salary paycheck calculator shows take-home pay at any salary.
Sources
Cleveland rates come from ccaohio.gov. See how we calculate for every assumption.