OHIO BONUS TAX · TAX YEAR 2026
Ohio bonus tax calculator
Ohio's bonus tax rate is 2.75%, the state's withholding rate on supplemental pay such as bonuses. On a $10,000 bonus with $75,000 of wages, a single filer has $275 of Ohio tax withheld, plus $2,200 of federal income tax and $765 of Social Security and Medicare, and takes home $6,760. The bonus adds $282 to the year's Ohio tax, so $7 less is withheld than owed.
Your bonus after tax
- Take-home bonus
- $6,760.00
- Federal income tax
- $2,200.00
- Social Security and Medicare
- $765.00
- Ohio tax
- $275.00
Ohio tax for the year
- Withheld from the bonus
- $275.00
- Added by the bonus
- $281.88
- Under-withheld
- $6.88
Ohio withholding by bonus size
What a single filer with $75,000 of other wages has withheld from bonuses of different sizes, and takes home.
| Bonus | Federal | Social Security and Medicare | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $220 | $77 | $28 | $676 |
| $5,000 | $1,100 | $383 | $138 | $3,380 |
| $10,000 | $2,200 | $765 | $275 | $6,760 |
| $25,000 | $5,500 | $1,913 | $688 | $16,900 |
| $50,000 | $11,000 | $3,825 | $1,375 | $33,800 |
Ohio tax withheld vs. owed
The Ohio tax withheld from a $10,000 bonus against the tax the bonus adds to a single filer's year. Over-withholding comes back in your refund; under-withholding is due when you file.
| Annual wages | Withheld | Tax added | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $275 | $282 | $7 under |
| $75,000 | $275 | $282 | $7 under |
| $150,000 | $275 | $275 | $0 |
| $300,000 | $275 | $275 | $0 |
Ohio bonus tax questions
What is the Ohio bonus tax rate for 2026?
Ohio's bonus tax rate is 2.75%, the state's withholding rate on supplemental pay such as bonuses. On a $10,000 bonus that is $275 of Ohio tax.
Is a bonus taxed more than regular pay in Ohio?
No. When you file, a bonus is taxed at the same Ohio rates as the rest of your wages; only the withholding differs. For a single filer with $75,000 of wages, a $10,000 bonus adds $282 to the year's Ohio tax and has $275 withheld, so $7 less is withheld than owed. The rest is due when you file.
Are Ohio city and school district taxes withheld from a bonus?
They are separate from state withholding. Ohio's 2.75% rate covers state tax only, $275 on a $10,000 bonus. School district income tax, set by where you live, and city income tax have their own withholding, which this calculator does not include.
What the calculator leaves out
- School district and city income taxes are withheld separately and not included.
Federal income tax is withheld at the 22% supplemental rate, 37% on supplemental pay above $1,000,000 in a year. Social Security and Medicare treat the bonus as the year's last pay, so wages above $184,500 owe no more Social Security. Filing status changes only the annual comparison.