Hamilton Paycheck Calculator — Local Income Tax
Hamilton, Ohio charges a flat 2.00% local income tax on top of your federal, FICA and Ohio state income tax. On a $100,000 salary that's about $2,000 a year in Hamilton local tax, leaving $75,146/year take-home ($2890.25 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
$2,311.25 take-home / paycheck
Gross: $2,884.62 · Federal: $295.00 · Social Security: $178.85 · Medicare: $41.83 · Hamilton: $57.69
Annual take-home: $60,093 on $75,000 gross · 80% of gross
Includes Hamilton 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 |
| Hamilton local tax | −$57.69 | −$1,500 |
| Take-home (net) | $2,311.25 | $60,093 |
Federal & FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 + SSA 2026 (SS wage base $184,500). State: Tax Foundation 2026. Hamilton local tax: official jurisdiction source, 2026. Assumes constant pay. How we calculate →
How Hamilton's local income tax works
Hamilton levies a flat 2.00% 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 2.00%, regardless of how much you earn.
On $60,000, that's $1,200 a year; on $100,000, $2,000 a year.
Hamilton vs. Ohio state tax and neighboring jurisdictions
Ohio's own state income tax (separate from Hamilton'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, Hamilton ranks #17 by dollar amount of local tax owed on a $100,000 salary — the highest is Euclid and the lowest is Findlay.
Hamilton paycheck example (2026, single filer)
$60,000 salary: federal $5,020, FICA $4,590, Ohio state tax $934, Hamilton local tax $1,200 → take-home $48,256/year ($1856.01 biweekly).
$100,000 salary: federal $13,170, FICA $7,650, Ohio state tax $2,034, Hamilton local tax $2,000 → take-home $75,146/year ($2890.25 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 Hamilton's local income tax
This tax applies to residents of Hamilton based on where you live, following the same piggyback withholding as Ohio's state income tax. Nonresidents working in Hamilton are generally not subject to this county/city tax (confirm with your employer's payroll department).
Hamilton local tax — frequently asked questions
How much is Hamilton's local income tax?
Hamilton charges a flat 2.00% local income tax. On a $100,000 salary that works out to about $2,000 a year for a single filer in 2026.
What is the take-home pay on $60,000 in Hamilton?
About $48,256 a year ($1856.01 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Ohio state tax and Hamilton's local tax of $1,200.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Hamilton?
About $75,146 a year ($2890.25 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, after federal tax, FICA, Ohio state tax and Hamilton's local tax of $2,000.
Is Hamilton's local tax the same as Ohio's state income tax?
No — they're separate. Ohio state income tax applies regardless of local jurisdiction; Hamilton's local tax (a flat 2.00% local income tax) is added on top, following the same piggyback withholding.
Is Hamilton's local tax higher or lower than other Ohio jurisdictions?
Hamilton ranks #17 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 Hamilton's local income tax calculated?
Your local taxable income (the same base used for Ohio state tax) is multiplied by 2.00%.
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