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A bonus paid in Ohio is withheld at the flat 22% federal supplemental rate in 2026 (37% on amounts above $1 million), plus FICA of 7.65% and a 2.75% income tax (the first $26,050 of income is exempt). Your final tax bill is settled when you file, not at withholding.

How are bonuses taxed in Ohio?

In Ohio, your employer withholds a flat 22% federal supplemental rate and 7.65% FICA, plus a 2.75% income tax (the first $26,050 of income is exempt), so roughly 30–35% of a bonus is typically withheld up front. Withholding isn't your final tax: at filing time a bonus is ordinary income, so any over-withholding comes back as a refund. Against the 5 states Ohio borders, the same a $10,000 bonus is worth $6,760 here: Indiana leaves $20 less ($6,740), Pennsylvania leaves $32 less ($6,728), Kentucky leaves $75 less ($6,685), Michigan leaves $150 less ($6,610) and West Virginia leaves $207 less ($6,553). Ohio beats every state it borders on this, so the commute only pays in the other direction.

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Your bonus take-home

$3,343

from $5,000 bonusFor a $5,000 bonus · Ohio · single

Take-home 67%Taxes 33%
Bonus amount$5,000
Federal tax−$1,100
State tax−$175
Social Security−$310
Medicare−$73
Net bonus$3,343

Estimate based on 2026 federal and Ohio tax rules updated Oct 2026 How we calculate

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Most common: a flat 22% federal rate is withheld on the bonus.

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What a bonus is actually worth in Ohio

On top of a $75,000 salary in Ohio, here is what each extra dollar survives federal tax, Ohio income tax and FICA in 2026:

BonusGrossOhio taxYou keepShare kept
$5,000 bonus$5,000$138$3,38067.6%
$10,000 bonus$10,000$275$6,76067.6%
$25,000 bonus$25,000$688$16,90067.6%

Ohio takes about 2.8% of that money on top of the 22% federal marginal rate and 7.65% FICA.

How Ohio ranks on bonuses

Across all 50 states and DC, Ohio ranks 12th for what a $10,000 bonus leaves in 2026. That is $195 more than the median state ($6,565), and $743 more than California, where the same a $10,000 bonus leaves $6,017.

The best outcome anywhere is $7,035 in Alaska and the other states with no wage income tax, $275 more than Ohio keeps.

Ohio bonuses against the states next door

Crossing a state line changes what the same bonus is worth without changing what you are paid. Here is a $10,000 bonus in Ohio against the states it borders:

StateState income taxYou keepvs Ohio
Ohio$275$6,760—
Indiana$295$6,740$20 less
Kentucky$350$6,685$75 less
Michigan$425$6,610$150 less
Pennsylvania$307$6,728$32 less
West Virginia$482$6,553$207 less

Local income tax on bonuses in Ohio

8 jurisdictions in Ohio levy an income tax of their own on top of the state rate. The calculator above does not include them, so add this if you live or work in one:

JurisdictionResident rateCost on $85,000
Youngstown2.75%$2,338
Columbus2.50%$2,125
Cleveland2.50%$2,125
Toledo2.50%$2,125
Akron2.50%$2,125
Dayton2.50%$2,125
Canton2.50%$2,125
Cincinnati1.80%$1,530

How Ohio bonus withholding works

Short answer: your employer withholds a flat 22% for federal income tax (the supplemental rate), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus Ohio withholding on top: typically 30–35% of a Ohio bonus withheld up front. Bonuses aren't actually taxed at a higher rate, though: at tax time they're ordinary income, and any over-withholding comes back in your refund. Here's how each piece works.

  • Federal supplemental rate: Most employers withhold federal income tax from bonuses at a flat 22%, $2,200 on a $10,000 bonus, or 37% above $1 million a year, regardless of your regular bracket.
  • Ohio state tax: Bonus income is ultimately taxed through a 2.75% income tax (the first $26,050 of income is exempt). The calculator estimates the Ohio share based on your inputs. Local income taxes in some Ohio cities or counties are not included.
  • FICA taxes still apply: Social Security (6.2% up to the annual wage base) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% for high earners) come out of a bonus like any wage: $765 on $10,000.
  • Over-withholding is common: The flat 22% federal rate is often higher than your actual effective rate, and the difference comes back as a refund. In Ohio the whole $10,000 nets $6,760 once state tax and FICA are in.

Your actual bonus tax depends on your total annual income, not the bonus alone: these figures assume a $75,000 Ohio salary. Enter your own numbers above for an estimate that fits your situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Typically 30–35%: a flat 22% federal supplemental withholding, 7.65% FICA, and a 2.75% income tax (the first $26,050 of income is exempt). Your actual tax owed depends on your full-year income and may be lower: the difference comes back as a refund when you file.

The IRS requires employers to withhold federal income tax from supplemental wages (including bonuses) at a flat 22% rate for amounts up to $1 million, rising to 37% above that. Your employer may alternatively add the bonus to your regular paycheck and withhold using the aggregate method. Worked through for Ohio: a $10,000 bonus keeps $6,760: 67.6% of it, after $275 of Ohio income tax.

It depends on your total annual income and tax bracket. If the 22% flat withholding rate is higher than your actual effective rate on the bonus, you'll get the difference back as a refund; if you're in a higher bracket, you may owe more. On a $75,000 salary in Ohio, a bonus is taxed at about 22% federally plus 2.8% to Ohio, so the 22% flat rate is close to the mark at that income.

Yes: as regular income. Some employers withhold Ohio tax on bonuses at a supplemental rate, but what you ultimately owe is determined by a 2.75% income tax (the first $26,050 of income is exempt) applied to your full-year income. Local income taxes in some Ohio cities or counties are not included.

Splitting a bonus across pay periods can reduce withholding if your employer uses the aggregate method, which annualizes your income, but it changes the timing, not the amount you ultimately owe. Where you live changes the amount: Ohio ranks 12 of 51 on what a $10,000 bonus leaves, against $6,565 in the median state and $6,017 in California.

Against the 5 states Ohio borders, the same a $10,000 bonus is worth $6,760 here: Indiana leaves $20 less ($6,740), Pennsylvania leaves $32 less ($6,728), Kentucky leaves $75 less ($6,685), Michigan leaves $150 less ($6,610) and West Virginia leaves $207 less ($6,553). Ohio beats every state it borders on this, so the commute only pays in the other direction.

If you earn $26,050 or less (single) or $52,100 or less (married), you pay no Ohio state income tax. However, many Ohio cities add local income taxes (typically 1%-2.5%), which you'll still pay even if you're in the zero-percent state bracket. A $30,000 earner in Columbus might pay $0 state tax but $750 in local tax (2.5%), so you're not completely tax-free. The zero-percent bracket is significant, but local taxes still apply.

If you work in Columbus, you pay Columbus's 2.5% income tax regardless of where you live. If you live in Columbus but work elsewhere, you pay based on your residence. This creates a situation where your work location and residence both affect your tax burden. Many Ohio cities have local income taxes, so where you work significantly impacts your paycheck.

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