Akron Local Income Tax: What It Means for Your Paycheck (2026)
Calculator scope: ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Ohio state income tax. Local income taxes are not included in the calculator.
What is Akron's Local Income Tax?
Akron levies a municipal income tax on earned wages at 2.5% for residents. Flat municipal income tax on wages and compensation. According to https://www.akronohio.gov/, the Akron municipal income tax rate for residents is 2.5% as of 2026.
How Much Does Akron's Local Tax Cost?
| Annual Salary | Estimated Local Tax (2.5%) | Monthly Local Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,000 | $83 |
| $60,000 | $1,500 | $125 |
| $75,000 | $1,875 | $156 |
| $100,000 | $2,500 | $208 |
| $150,000 | $3,750 | $313 |
Estimated using the municipal income tax rate.
These are estimates of the local tax component only. Your total paycheck deductions also include federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and Ohio state income tax.
Calculate Your Federal and State Taxes
ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Ohio state income tax for Akron residents. To estimate your take-home pay excluding local tax, use the Ohio calculator and add the local tax amount from the table above for a full planning estimate.
Does Akron's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Akron municipal tax can depend on residence, work location, and employer withholding rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
2.5% municipal income tax for residents. Source: https://www.akronohio.gov/.
Residents of Akron and workers who earn wages from work performed in Akron may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with https://www.akronohio.gov/.
An estimated $1,875 per year ($156 per month) at the 2.5% rate. This is an estimate of the local component only.
No. ExactTakeHome currently calculates federal and Ohio state income tax. Local income taxes are not included in the calculator.
Use the Ohio calculator on ExactTakeHome for federal and state withholding, then subtract the estimated local tax from the table on this page for a planning estimate.