Severance Pay in Columbus, Ohio | 2026 Calculator & Guide

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Ohio State Law Quick-Reference

No

Mandatory Severance

60 days

WARN Act Notice

24.8%

Est. Combined Withholding

Federal WARN Act requires 60 days notice for layoffs of 50+ employees at companies with 100+ employees. The combined tax rate includes the 22% federal supplemental wage rate and 2.8% Ohio state withholding (estimate).

Major Employers in Columbus

JPMorgan Chase

2 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service, minimum 4 weeks, capped at the lesser of 52 weeks or $400,000 (per the JPMorgan Chase U.S. Severance Pay Plan summary plan description and consistent employee reports; not company-confirmed for every grade)

Amazon

Employee-reported (never company-confirmed): ~1 week per 6 months of service (≈2 wks/yr), reported floor ~4 weeks, cap ~20 weeks, paid after a ~90-day paid notice window; warehouse tiers reported lower

Accenture

Based on local labor law + additional company severance

IBM

1 month per year of service (up to 6 months)

Top Industries in Columbus

Salary-Adjusted Severance Examples for Columbus

Based on the Columbus median salary of $55,000 ($1,058/week), with 24.8% combined tax withholding

Tenure	Low (1 wk/yr)	Typical (2 wk/yr)	High (3 wk/yr)
2 years	$2,115 $1,592 after tax	$4,231 $3,184 after tax	$6,346 $4,775 after tax
5 years	$5,288 $3,980 after tax	$10,577 $7,959 after tax	$15,865 $11,939 after tax
10 years	$10,577 $7,959 after tax	$21,154 $15,918 after tax	$31,731 $23,877 after tax

Cost of Living Context

90

Cost of Living Index
(National average = 100)

Your $10,577 typical severance (5 years tenure) goes 10% further in Columbus compared to the national average. The slightly lower cost of living works in your favor during a job transition.

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Columbus Severance Pay FAQ

How much severance pay is typical in Columbus?▼

In Columbus, Ohio, typical severance ranges from 1-3 weeks of pay per year of service. Based on the local median salary of $55,000, a worker with 5 years of tenure can expect between $5,288 and $15,865 in gross severance. However, actual amounts vary significantly by employer, industry, and seniority level.

How is severance taxed in Columbus, Ohio?▼

Severance pay in Columbus is taxed at a combined rate of 24.8%: the 22% federal supplemental wage rate plus 2.8% Ohio state income tax. On a $50,000 severance package, you would take home approximately $37,625 after withholding.

Where can I find a severance lawyer in Columbus?▼

A local attorney familiar with Ohio employment law can review your severance agreement, identify additional leverage, and negotiate better terms. Many employment attorneys in Columbus offer free initial consultations, so consider consulting a licensed employment attorney in your state.