Salary Intelligence

Is $40,000 a good salary
in Ohio?

See how $40,000/year ranks against workers in Ohio, what it leaves after rent and essentials, and how it compares to other states.

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Salary Insight

This salary is below average in this state (-31% vs median), leaving an estimated $1,354/month after rent and essentials.

25th
Percentile in Ohio
🟡 Manageable
Lifestyle rating
$1,354
Est. monthly savings
⚠️Median rent in Ohio takes up 37% of your take-home. Financial advisors recommend keeping rent under 30%. See full budget breakdown →

Estimates use state median rent and 15% essentials allocation. See how this compares to others in Ohio →

Monthly budget

Monthly take-home (single)$2,828
Median rent in Ohio−-$930
Essentials estimate (15%)−$424
Monthly left over$1,354
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$40,000 in other states

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