Cleveland 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 Cleveland's Local Income Tax?
Cleveland levies a municipal income tax on earned wages at 2.0% for residents. Flat municipal income tax on wages earned in or attributable to Cleveland. According to City of Cleveland Central Collection Agency, 2026, the Cleveland municipal income tax rate for residents is 2.0% as of 2026.
How Much Does Cleveland's Local Tax Cost?
| Annual Salary | Estimated Local Tax (2.0%) | Monthly Local Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $800 | $67 |
| $60,000 | $1,200 | $100 |
| $75,000 | $1,500 | $125 |
| $100,000 | $2,000 | $167 |
| $150,000 | $3,000 | $250 |
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 Cleveland 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 Cleveland's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Ohio municipal income tax generally applies to wages from work performed in the city. If you live in Cleveland but work remotely from home, whether Cleveland tax applies can depend on your employer's payroll policies and city rules — verify with the Central Collection Agency (CCA).
Frequently Asked Questions
2.0% municipal income tax for residents. Source: City of Cleveland Central Collection Agency, 2026.
Residents of Cleveland and workers who earn wages from work performed in Cleveland may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with City of Cleveland Central Collection Agency.
An estimated $1,500 per year ($125 per month) at the 2.0% 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.