Columbus, OH variant. This is a Columbus, OH-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Columbus paychecks are shaped by OH state tax plus a 2.5% local income tax. With a $62,994 median income and a cost-of-living index of 91 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Columbus paycheck
Columbus layers a 2.5% local income tax on top of OH state tax and federal withholding - one of the few cities to do so. That extra bite makes gross-to-net conversion especially important here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Columbus take-home figure.
About Columbus, OH
Columbus imposes a municipal income tax on wages earned in the city, in addition to Ohio state income tax.
Columbus offers affordable home prices and rents relative to many large cities, supporting accessible homeownership.
Columbus's economy is anchored by its role as the Ohio state capital, a major public university, and growing insurance, finance, and technology sectors.
Worked example: $62,994 in Columbus
FICA on $62,994 is $4,819. Columbus's 2.5% local tax adds about $1,575. Federal and OH state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $235,000
- Median rent: $1,450/mo
- Median household income: $62,994
- Local sales tax: 7.5%
- City income tax: 2.5%
- Effective property tax rate: 1.62%
- Cost of living index: 91 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Columbus have a city income tax?
Yes - Columbus levies a 2.5% local income tax in addition to OH state tax.
What is the median income in Columbus?
About $62,994 per household.