Free Ohio Pay Stub Generator
Generate Ohio paystubs with Ohio's 2026 flat 2.75% state income tax, local income tax lines, federal withholdings, and FICA.
Buckeye Manufacturing Solutions
1700 N. High Street, Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43210
EIN: 31-4567890
Phone: (614) 555-0284
Employee Information
Angela M. Patterson
2340 Broad Street, Apt 12 Columbus, OH 43215
SSN: ***-**-5632
Employee ID: EMP-0318
Pay Period
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
Earnings
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $24.00 | $1920.00 |
| Total Earnings | $1920.00 | ||
Tax Withholdings
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $125.67 |
| OH State Income Tax | $17.92 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $114.20 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $26.71 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $284.50 |
Pre-Tax Deductions
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $96.00 |
| Health Insurance | $78.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $174.00 |
Pay Summary
Year-to-Date
$20160.00
$2987.00
$1827.00
$15346.00
Ohio taxes income over $26,050 at a flat 2.75% for 2026. Pay statement provided under Ohio R.C. 4113.14.
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Drag & Drop Builder
Add state, city, and school district tax sections as needed. Ohio has layers, and our builder handles all of them.
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Preview your Ohio paystub instantly, including local tax lines for Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, or wherever you operate.
Multiple Export Formats
Export itemized stubs as PNG, JPEG, or PDF, covering Ohio's pay statement law (R.C. 4113.14).
Custom Styling
Match your company brand with customizable themes while keeping Ohio's multi-layer tax breakdown easy to scan.
Automatic Calculations
Hours x rate fills each earnings line, and the 2026 tax helper estimates federal, FICA, and Ohio income tax. Add city and school district taxes as their own lines.
Professional Layout
Neatly organized sections that separate state, local, and school district taxes, because Ohio employees deserve clarity.
Ohio Pay Stub Example
Here is the sample ohio pay stub this template opens with. Every number below is editable in the builder.
Buckeye Manufacturing Solutions
1700 N. High Street, Suite 400 Columbus, OH 43210
EIN: 31-4567890
Phone: (614) 555-0284
Employee Information
Angela M. Patterson
2340 Broad Street, Apt 12 Columbus, OH 43215
SSN: ***-**-5632
Employee ID: EMP-0318
Pay Period
10/08/2026
10/21/2026
10/26/2026
Bi-Weekly
Earnings
| Description | Hours | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Pay | 80.00 | $24.00 | $1920.00 |
| Total Earnings | $1920.00 | ||
Tax Withholdings
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | $125.67 |
| OH State Income Tax | $17.92 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $114.20 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $26.71 |
| Total Tax Withholdings | $284.50 |
Pre-Tax Deductions
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| 401(k) Contribution | $96.00 |
| Health Insurance | $78.00 |
| Total Pre-Tax Deductions | $174.00 |
Pay Summary
Year-to-Date
$20160.00
$2987.00
$1827.00
$15346.00
Ohio taxes income over $26,050 at a flat 2.75% for 2026. Pay statement provided under Ohio R.C. 4113.14.
How It Works
Three steps, about two minutes.
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Open the Ohio Pay Stub template with sample data and the standard sections already in place.
Enter your numbers
Add employer and employee details, hours and rates, and deductions. Use "Fill in 2026 tax withholding" to estimate the tax lines.
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Check the live preview, then export a PDF, PNG, or JPEG.
Ohio Payroll at a Glance
The Ohio rules that shape this pay stub, checked October 3, 2026.
State income tax
Ohio moved to a flat 2.75% for 2026 on nonbusiness income over $26,050; income below that is untaxed.
Most Ohio cities and villages levy a municipal income tax (often 1% to 2.5%, for example Columbus 2.5%), and many school districts levy a school district income tax. These are withheld by employers but not included in the calculator.
Other state deductions
None. Ohio has no employee-paid disability or paid leave deduction.
Pay stub law
Since April 9, 2025, Ohio employers must give a written or electronic pay statement (or access to one) every regular payday. An employee who does not get one can request it in writing, and the employer has 10 days to provide it.
Minimum wage and paydays
$11.00 an hour since January 1, 2026. At least semimonthly: wages for the first half of a month by the first of the next month, and for the second half by the 15th.
Example: a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks in Ohio is $2,307.69 gross and about $1,904.70 take-home, including $33.37 of state income tax (single filer, 2026).
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Manufacturing
Ohio's manufacturing sector including automotive, steel, and industrial production.
Healthcare
Hospitals and healthcare systems across Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati.
Insurance & Finance
Columbus-based insurance companies and financial services firms.
Education
Ohio universities, school districts, and educational institutions.
Rental Applications
Proof of income for Ohio apartment and housing applications.
Questions People Ask
For 2026 Ohio moved to a flat income tax: income up to $26,050 is untaxed, and income above that is taxed at 2.75%. Before 2026 Ohio had a 2.75% bracket and a 3.5% top bracket.
Yes. Ohio has one of the most extensive municipal income tax systems in the country. Columbus and Cleveland levy 2.5%, Cincinnati 1.8%, and other cities have their own rates. Employees may owe local tax both where they live and where they work, though credits are often available to avoid double taxation.
Yes. Ohio's Pay Stub Protection Act (R.C. 4113.14), in effect since April 9, 2025, requires a written or electronic statement (or access to one) every regular payday. It must show the employee's name and address, the employer's name, gross and net wages, each addition and deduction, the pay date and period, and, for hourly workers, hours, rate, and overtime hours. An employee who does not get one can request it in writing, and the employer has 10 days to provide it.
An Ohio paystub includes the state income tax, which for 2026 is a flat 2.75% on income over $26,050 (income below that is untaxed). Ohio is also known for its extensive local (municipal) income taxes: cities like Columbus (2.5%), Cleveland (2.5%), and Cincinnati (1.8%) levy their own income taxes on top of the state tax.
Since April 9, 2025, Ohio's Pay Stub Protection Act (R.C. 4113.14) requires employers to give a written or electronic pay statement every payday showing gross and net wages, each addition and deduction, the pay date and period, and hours and rate for hourly workers. With state and local income taxes, employees may see several tax lines on one stub.
OH State Income Tax (flat 2.75% for 2026) • Local/Municipal Income Tax (varies by city) • Federal Income Tax • Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) • Gross and net pay • Pay period dates and employer information
For 2026 Ohio taxes income over $26,050 at a flat 2.75%; the first $26,050 is untaxed. • Columbus and Cleveland levy a 2.5% local income tax on wages earned in the city; Cincinnati's rate is 1.8%. • Ohio requires a pay statement every payday under R.C. 4113.14 (in effect since April 9, 2025). • Ohio school district income taxes may also apply, and rates vary by district.
Yes! Our pay stub generator is completely free to use. You can create, customize, and export pay stubs without any cost. Pro features like watermark-free exports are available with an optional upgrade.
Our tool generates professional-looking pay stubs that can be used for personal record-keeping, proof of income for rental applications, loan applications, and similar purposes. However, pay stubs should accurately reflect actual wages paid. Falsifying pay stub information is illegal.
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