'/%3e %3c/g%3e%3c/svg%3e)
You can’t run a successful business without effective payroll management. Taking deductions from paychecks is a careful balancing act. On one hand, you don’t want to take so much that your employees can’t sustain themselves or afford their benefits. Conversely, withholding too little for taxes results in fines.
Our Ohio paycheck calculator streamlines payroll processing. You can calculate an employee’s wages for any pay period in just a few easy steps.
These paycheck details are based on your pay info and our latest local and federal tax withholding guidance.
$0.00
NET PAYRate
$0 / hr
Hours worked
0
Salary
$0
Total pay
$0.00
Taxes and deductions
-$0.00
Net pay
$0.00
Our Ohio wage calculator estimates workers’ net income based on their tax rates and withholdings. It automatically calculates taxes based on your employee’s state of residence and annual income. You can even enter additional payment details for the most accurate estimate.
In Ohio, payroll processing comes down to:
The hourly and salary calculator for Ohio relies on a few crucial pieces of information. Whether you use our calculator or do your own payroll, accurate information is crucial. Follow these steps to figure out how much you owe on your employee’s next paycheck:
1. Enter employee details
Start by entering your employee’s name and state of residence. In this case, you can enter Ohio.
2. Input payroll information
You can enter payroll info in the fields labeled Pay Type, Pay Rate, Hours Worked, Pay Date, and Pay Period. Make sure to input the pay type first because salaried and hourly workers process income differently.
An employee’s hourly wage goes under Pay Rate. Then, specify the number of hours they worked under Hours Worked. If they accumulated overtime, enter 40 and keep their extra hours in mind for the section.
Salaried pay is easier to calculate. The Hours Worked and Pay Rate fields will disappear, so you only have to enter their total income for the pay period. You can type this in the Amount section.
Finish this step by entering the pay date and pay frequency for hourly and salaried workers in their respective fields.
3. Fill in additional payment sections
Hourly employees generate four fields: Overtime Hours, Commission, Bonuses, and Salary. The amount your employees earn in these categories will affect their net income.
Salaried employees will only generate Bonuses and Commissions fields. Like with hourly workers, be sure to include this income.
4. Input your employee’s federal tax information
To calculate federal income tax, input your employee’s number of allowances, filing status, and additional withholdings. You can find all of this information on their W-4. However, if you can’t find their W-4, we’ll fill in the tax rates and offer an estimate.
5. Enter the employee’s state tax information
Here, you have to re-enter the same information from the previous step. By entering allowances, filing status, and additional withholdings, we’ll calculate your employee’s state income tax.
6. Calculate their paycheck
Click on Calculate Check, and we’ll estimate your employee’s earnings for this pay period.
An employee’s total salary after taxes in Ohio depends on their filing status and income tax bracket. As a result, deduction rates vary from person to person. Pre-tax deductions can also cut down on an Ohio worker’s take-home pay. Here’s what you need to know about Ohio tax withholdings.
Ohio’s income tax is low compared to the federal tax rate. The state charges income tax in five brackets ranging from 0% to 3.99%. In Ohio, workers making less than $25,000 annually don’t owe income taxes. Our paycheck calculator for Ohio will accommodate workers who don’t owe state withholdings.
Ohio uses income taxes to fund:
While Ohio bases its state withholdings on gross annual pay like the federal income tax, there are a few key differences. First, Ohio’s lowest income tax bracket comes at a rate of 0%. Additionally, Ohio uses the same tax rates and income brackets for all filing statuses. So, the same rates apply whether you file as a single person or a married couple.
You can see a breakdown of the shared filing statuses here:
On top of Ohio’s state income taxes, employers also have to consider federal tax withholdings. These withholdings go toward federal income taxes, Social Security, and Medicare. An employee's tax bracket depends on their gross income, excluding pre-tax deductions.
While all workers pay income tax, many employees also owe pre-tax deductions. These withholdings go toward services like retirement planning and insurance, not the employer’s payroll expenses. Since employers subtract this income before taxes, these deductions can move employees to a lower tax bracket.
Some common pre-tax deductions include:
Note:Our calculator only accounts for federal and state deductions. Pre-tax deductions do not factor into our paycheck estimates.
Ohio has a few labor laws to keep in mind when running payroll. These policies address pay frequency, paystub retention, and equipment fees. On top of that, employers need to follow the guidelines in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The main laws include:
You can find more information on Ohio labor laws here:
Whether you’re a veteran business owner or you recently founded a company, payroll management takes a toll. Without the right tools, owners can spend hours keeping up with regulations and calculating withholdings.
With QuickBooks’ payroll management, we can cut this time in half and ensure your withholdings are accurate so you can focus on providing service customers love.
QuickBooks Online Payroll & Contractor Payments: Money movement services are provided by Intuit Payments Inc., licensed as a Money Transmitter by the New York State Department of Financial Services, subject to eligibility criteria, credit and application approval. For more information about Intuit Payments Inc.’s money transmission licenses, please visit https://www.intuit.com/legal/licenses/payment-licenses/.
Call Sales: 1-877-202-0537
