$50,000 wages
$1,250
2.5% effective
OH · Rank #5Cleveland Local Income Tax 2026
2.5% — about $2,000 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only).
By Sammy S. · Founder · AuthorUpdated for 2026
Cleveland local income tax at a glance
Cleveland municipal income tax at 2.5% (Central Collection Agency). Credit for tax paid to other municipalities is not modeled. See all city rankings · Compare cities
Key takeaways — Cleveland local income tax
- Cleveland ranks #5 in our curated 2026 list at 2.5% (~$2,000 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only)).
- Flat resident rate 2.5% from CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland) (checked 2026-08-08).
- State code OH: local tax stacks with Ohio state income tax (and federal/FICA) unless a specific credit applies.
- Non-resident rates and municipal credits are generally not modeled—confirm with CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland).
- Official source: https://www.ccaohio.gov/tax-rates
Cleveland vs nearby localities
Same vignette local tax only. Cleveland: $2,000.
| Locality | Vignette tax | vs Cleveland | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | $2,000 | — | This page |
| ColumbusOH | $2,000 | $0 | Compare |
| CincinnatiOH | $1,440 | -$560 | Compare |
Cleveland local tax at different wages
Single filer; local/city tax only (2026 model).
$80,000 wages
$2,000
2.5% effective
$120,000 wages
$3,000
2.5% effective
$200,000 wages
$5,000
2.5% effective
How to read this Cleveland page
Cleveland local income tax in 2026
Cleveland municipal income tax at 2.5% (Central Collection Agency). Credit for tax paid to other municipalities is not modeled.
On $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only), modeled local tax is $2,000 (2.5%). That excludes federal income tax, FICA, and Ohio state income tax.
Use / with the optional local-tax toggle set to Cleveland for a full paycheck estimate.
How Cleveland’s local tax usually works
Employers typically withhold the resident rate of 2.5% from wages when the employee is a resident (or when non-resident rules require withholding on in-city work). Annual city returns may still be required in some jurisdictions.
Always verify whether your home city and work city differ—Ohio and Pennsylvania systems often involve credits or dual filings.
Rate last checked against CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland) on 2026-08-08.
How tax scales with wages
Because the rate is flat, local tax scales linearly: $80,000 → $2,000; double the wage and the local tax roughly doubles (before exemptions).
Raises, bonuses, and RSU wages may all be subject to local tax depending on the ordinance—confirm with payroll.
Who this Cleveland page helps
Useful if…
- •Residents of Cleveland checking published 2026 rates
- •Job seekers comparing Cleveland offers to other cities in this hub
- •Payroll teams verifying withholding against CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland)
Use official tools if…
- •Multi-city work schedules needing day-count apportionment
- •Self-employed filers with net-profits tax variants (e.g. Philly NPT)
- •Anyone needing a binding opinion from the city revenue department
Cleveland local tax checklist
- 1Open CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland) and confirm the resident rate and effective date.
- 2Check non-resident rules if you live outside Cleveland.
- 3Ask payroll whether credits or exemptions apply.
- 4Model take-home with federal + OH state + this local rate.
- 5Bookmark this profile for the next rate-change announcement.
Local tax by wage band
Single filer; local/city tax only. Default vignette is $80,000. Model a full paycheck with the paycheck calculator.
| Wage | Local tax | Effective |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,250 | 2.5% |
| $80,000 | $2,000 | 2.5% |
| $120,000 | $3,000 | 2.5% |
| $200,000 | $5,000 | 2.5% |
Compare Cleveland with another city
Compare any two cities
Resident local / wage tax rates and vignette tax side by side.
Other Ohio localities in this hub
Same state code (OH) — local rates still differ by city or county.
Cities with similar vignette local tax
Closest to Cleveland's $2,000 on $80,000 single-filer wages (local tax only).
Cleveland FAQs
Cleveland uses a flat resident rate of about 2.5% in our 2026 model. Cleveland municipal income tax at 2.5% (Central Collection Agency). Credit for tax paid to other municipalities is not modeled.
About $2,000 of local/city tax only (rank #5 in this curated list). State, federal, and FICA are separate.
CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland): https://www.ccaohio.gov/tax-rates (last checked 2026-08-08).
Many cities tax non-residents on work performed in the city at a different rate (for example Philly non-resident wage tax is lower than the resident rate; Detroit non-residents pay half the resident rate). This page models resident rates only—see CCA Ohio — Tax Rates (Cleveland).
State and local income taxes may be itemized on Schedule A subject to the federal SALT cap. Whether you benefit depends on your full return—use IRS guidance or a tax professional.
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