Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati's Local Income Tax?
Cincinnati levies a municipal income tax on earned wages at 1.8% for residents. Flat municipal income tax on wages and compensation. According to https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/finance/, the Cincinnati municipal income tax rate for residents is 1.8% as of 2026.
How Much Does Cincinnati's Local Tax Cost?
| Annual Salary | Estimated Local Tax (1.8%) | Monthly Local Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $720 | $60 |
| $60,000 | $1,080 | $90 |
| $75,000 | $1,350 | $113 |
| $100,000 | $1,800 | $150 |
| $150,000 | $2,700 | $225 |
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 Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Cincinnati municipal tax usually applies to wages earned in the city and can depend on where the work is sourced.
Frequently Asked Questions
1.8% municipal income tax for residents. Source: https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/finance/.
Residents of Cincinnati and workers who earn wages from work performed in Cincinnati may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with https://www.cincinnati-oh.gov/finance/.
An estimated $1,350 per year ($113 per month) at the 1.8% 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.