StubzPro city guidance
Free Pay Stub Generator for Columbus, Ohio
Paying a nanny, caregiver or employee in Columbus? Ohio's statewide rules apply, and Columbus adds local rules of its own, covered first below.
Columbus local rules
Columbus levies a 2.5% city income tax on wages earned in the city and on residents' wages. Employers in Columbus generally withhold it, so it belongs on the pay stub as its own line.
Ohio rules that apply in Columbus
$11.00 per hour (employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more; $7.25 below that)
At least semi-monthly
Ohio has a flat state income tax. Withhold it if your employee asks, or as state rules require for your situation.
Full details: Ohio pay stub rules.
FAQ
Are there local pay rules in Columbus?
Columbus levies a 2.5% city income tax on wages earned in the city and on residents' wages. Employers in Columbus generally withhold it, so it belongs on the pay stub as its own line.
What minimum wage applies in Columbus?
$11.00 per hour (employers with annual gross receipts of $405,000 or more; $7.25 below that) (the Ohio statewide rate)
How much does a pay stub cost on StubzPro?
$3.99 per stub. You can preview it free, and you don't need an account.
For real wages only. Use StubzPro to record pay you actually paid. Never make a stub to show income that wasn't earned; doing so can be illegal. This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. Figures are for 2026 and can change.