Ohio Unemployment Benefits Calculator 2026
2026Estimate your unemployment insurance benefits in Ohio. Calculate weekly benefit amount, maximum duration, and total potential benefits based on OH unemployment rules.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Ohio Unemployment Benefits Overview
Ohio's 2025 tax structure has 3 brackets: 0% on income up to $26,050, 2.75% on income from $26,051 to $100,000, and 3.125% on income over $100,000. Ohio is transitioning to a flat 2.75% rate in 2026.
Ohio has approximately 600 municipalities with local income taxes. These are administered through agencies like RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) and CCA (Central Collection Agency).
The personal exemption is $2,400 for AGI of $40,000 or less, $2,150 for AGI up to $80,000, and $1,900 for AGI over $80,000. Beginning in 2025, exemptions phase out at MAGI of $750,000.
Ohio does not have standard deductions. Instead, Ohio uses personal and dependent exemptions to reduce taxable income.
Ohio's minimum wage of $10.70/hr applies to employers with annual gross receipts over $394,000. Smaller employers follow the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hr.
Ohio Unemployment Key Facts (2026)
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 3.125%) |
| State Sales Tax | 0.0575% |
| Minimum Wage | $10.7/hr |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| Paid Family Leave | No |