Columbus 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 Columbus's Local Income Tax?
Columbus levies a municipal income tax on earned wages at 2.5% for residents. Flat municipal income tax on wages earned in Columbus. According to City of Columbus Income Tax Division, 2026, the Columbus municipal income tax rate for residents is 2.5% as of 2026.
How Much Does Columbus'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 |
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 Columbus 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 Columbus's Local Tax Apply to Remote Workers?
Columbus municipal tax typically applies to compensation for work performed in Columbus. Remote workers who live in Columbus but perform all work from home may still owe municipal tax depending on employer location and city filing rules — verify with the Columbus Income Tax Division.
Frequently Asked Questions
2.5% municipal income tax for residents. Source: City of Columbus Income Tax Division, 2026.
Residents of Columbus and workers who earn wages from work performed in Columbus may owe local income tax. Rules vary by residence and work location — verify with City of Columbus Income Tax Division.
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.