Dayton Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Dayton, Ohio charges a flat 2.50% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Ohio state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $2,500 a year in Dayton local tax, leaving $74,646/year take-home ($2871.01 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,296.83 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Dayton: $72.12
Annual take-home: $59,718 on $75,000 gross · 80% of gross
Includes Dayton local income tax.
Full breakdown (per paycheck & annual)
| Line | Per paycheck | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$295.00 | −$7,670 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$178.85 | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$41.83 | −$1,088 |
| Dayton local tax | −$72.12 | −$1,875 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,296.83 | $59,718 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Dayton local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Dayton's local income tax works
Dayton levies a flat 2.50% local income tax on top of Ohio's state income tax — the same piggyback mechanism used across this jurisdiction. Because the rate is flat, your local tax is simply your taxable income multiplied by 2.50%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $1,500 a year; on $100,000, $2,500 a year.
Dayton vs. Ohio state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Ohio's own state income tax (separate from Dayton's local tax) applies statewide; on a $100,000 salary that's about $2,034 a year before any local tax is added.
Among the 26 local jurisdictions in this dataset for Ohio, Dayton ranks #7 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Euclid and the lowest is Findlay.
Dayton paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Ohio state tax $934, Dayton local tax $1,500 → take-home $47,956/year ($1844.48 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Ohio state tax $2,034, Dayton local tax $2,500 → take-home $74,646/year ($2871.01 biweekly).
These assume the standard deduction, no pre-tax 401(k)/health deductions and biweekly pay. Use the calculator above for your own salary, filing status and deductions.
Who pays Dayton's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Dayton based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Ohio's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Dayton are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Dayton local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Dayton's local income tax?
Dayton charges a flat 2.50% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $2,500 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Dayton?
About $47,956 a year ($1844.48 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Ohio state tax and Dayton's local tax of $1,500.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Dayton?
About $74,646 a year ($2871.01 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Ohio state tax and Dayton's local tax of $2,500.
Is Dayton's local tax the same as Ohio's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Ohio state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Dayton's local tax (a flat 2.50% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Dayton's local tax higher or lower than other Ohio jurisdictions?
Dayton ranks #7 of 26 local jurisdictions covered for Ohio by dollar amount of tax at $100,000 — Euclid is the highest and Findlay is the lowest.
How is Dayton's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Ohio state tax) is multiplied by 2.50%.
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