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Delivery Driver Salary in Ohio

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$36,000
Gross Salary
national median
$30,757
Annual Take-Home
85.4% of gross
$2,563
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,183
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” Ohio

Based on national median Delivery Driver salary of $36,000, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$36,000
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 6.3%
-$2,281
Ohio State Income Tax
Effective rate: 0.6%
-$208
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$2,232
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$522
Total Taxes
14.6% effective rate
-$5,243
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$30,757
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$2,563
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,183

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$30,757 (85.4%)
Federal Income Tax$2,281 (6.3%)
Ohio State Tax$208 (0.6%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$2,754 (7.6%)

Ohio vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$36,000
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$208/yr
Effective rate: 0.6%
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
5.8%
State rate (local rates may vary)

No tax on first $26,050. Local income taxes (avg ~1.49% of AGI) not included โ€” among highest in US.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Delivery Driver in Ohio

How much does a Delivery Driver take home in Ohio?

On a national median salary of $36,000, a Delivery Driver in Ohio takes home approximately $30,757/year ($2,563/month) after federal income tax, Ohio state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 14.6%.

What is the Ohio state income tax rate for a Delivery Driver?

On a $36,000 salary, the effective Ohio state income tax rate is 0.6%, resulting in $208 in state taxes annually. Ohio's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does Ohio compare to other states for Delivery Drivers?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. Ohio's 0.6% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Delivery Driver pay in Ohio?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some Ohio cities. Ohio's property tax rate is 1.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 5.8%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.