Lakewood, Ohio paycheck calculator and city income tax
The Lakewood city income tax is 1.5% of wages earned in Lakewood, the same as the 1.5% median for Ohio cities and villages. It has applied since January 2002. On a $60,000 salary that is $900.00 a year, withheld from every paycheck.
Official rates, updated October 9, 2026
Your paycheck
Take-home per paycheck Every two weeks $1,848.38
$48,058.01 a year. Take-home is 80.1% of your gross pay.
| Where it goes | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020.08 |
| Social Security | -$143.08 | -$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870.00 |
| Ohio income tax | -$55.07 | -$1,431.91 |
| Lakewood income tax Local | -$34.62 | -$900.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,848.38 | $48,058.01 |
Local tax rate 1.5% Total taxes 19.9% of gross pay
Estimates for planning only, not tax advice. Your employer's payroll may differ. Results assume you live in Ohio.
Lakewood city income tax and school district tax
Lakewood municipal income tax
1.5% of wages earned in Lakewood
Withheld by your employer from every paycheck. City tax is charged on Medicare wages, so a 401(k) does not lower it.
- Applies to
- Wages earned in Lakewood
- In effect since
- January 2002
- Ohio median
- 1.5%
School district income tax in Cuyahoga County
Ohio school district income tax is based on where you live, not where you work. No school district based in Cuyahoga County charges an income tax.
School districts don't follow city lines. Check your exact district with the Ohio Department of Taxation's address lookup.
Take-home pay in Lakewood at common salaries
Single filer, paid every two weeks, living and working in Lakewood, no 401(k) or school district tax.
| Salary | Take-home per year | Per paycheck | Lakewood tax per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,886.07 | $1,264.85 | $600.00 |
| $60,000 | $48,058.01 | $1,848.38 | $900.00 |
| $80,000 | $61,880.03 | $2,380.00 | $1,200.00 |
| $100,000 | $75,052.05 | $2,886.62 | $1,500.00 |
Working in Lakewood but living somewhere else
If you work in Lakewood, your employer withholds the 1.5% Lakewood tax. If your home city also has an income tax, it can tax you too. Most Ohio cities give a credit for tax paid to the city where you work, but the size of the credit varies, so you could owe your home city up to its full rate when you file. Enter a different home city in the calculator to see a reminder.
City tax is charged on your Medicare wages, so contributions to a 401(k) do not lower it, even though they lower your federal and Ohio income tax.
Why many Ohio workers get a state refund
Ohio's withholding formula takes more than the 2026 tax most workers owe, so part of your Ohio withholding usually comes back when you file. See how the two compare.
Lakewood paycheck questions
Does Lakewood have a city income tax?
Yes. Lakewood charges a 1.5% municipal income tax on wages earned in Lakewood, and employers withhold it from each paycheck. The rate has applied since January 2002.
What is the city tax rate for Lakewood?
1.5%. The median for Ohio cities and villages is 1.5% and the highest is 3%. On a $60,000 salary, Lakewood city tax is $900.00 a year, or $34.62 from each paycheck if you are paid every two weeks.
Who has to pay Lakewood city income tax?
People who work in Lakewood: Ohio employers withhold city tax for the city where you work. If you live in Lakewood and work in another city, Lakewood may also tax you, after any credit it gives for tax paid to your work city. Credits and filing rules vary, so check with Lakewood's income tax office.
Does a 401(k) lower my Lakewood city tax?
No. Ohio city income tax is charged on qualifying wages, which Ohio law defines as Medicare wages, so 401(k) contributions are still taxed. Health premiums paid through a Section 125 plan do lower it.
Is there a school district income tax in Lakewood?
It depends on the school district you live in, not the city. No school district based in Cuyahoga County charges an income tax, but check your address in case your district is based in another county.
What cities in Ohio have a city income tax?
678 Ohio cities and villages are on the state's municipal income tax list. Among the largest are Columbus (2.5%), Cleveland (2.5%), Cincinnati (1.8%), Toledo (2.5%), Akron (2.5%) and Dayton (2.5%). The calculator above covers all of them.
Why is my Ohio withholding more than the tax I owe?
Ohio's 2026 income tax is 0% on the first $26,050 of taxable income and 2.75% above that, but the withholding formula employers use starts at 1.6% from the first dollar. The difference usually comes back as a refund when you file your Ohio return.
Other Cuyahoga County cities
Sources
- City and school district rates: Ohio Department of Taxation, The Finder
- Ohio withholding: Ohio Optional Computer Formula, effective August 1, 2026
- Federal withholding: IRS Publication 15-T (2026); Social Security and Medicare: IRS Publication 15 (2026)
Rates current as of October 9, 2026. See how we calculate for every rule we apply.