PEO services in Ohio
A PEO helps Ohio employers manage the state-fund workers' comp requirement, multi-state payroll, and benefits while staying compliant with Ohio's rules. As of 2026, Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00/hr and the state unemployment (SUTA) taxable wage base is $9,000. ONYX benchmarks the top PEOs against your current setup so Ohio companies stop overpaying by 15–40%.
Ohio employer snapshot (2026)
The structural facts that shape payroll and benefits cost in Ohio. Verify current figures with the state agency before relying on any single number.
Indexed to inflation annually (2006 constitutional amendment); $11.00 eff. 1-1-2026. Small employers (<$394k receipts) may pay $7.25.
Standard employer base; some states assign a higher base to max-rated employers.
Employers withhold state income tax.
Monopolistic state, coverage must be purchased from the state fund.
The short answer
Monopolistic workers' comp state, coverage must be bought from the state fund (BWC). Indexed minimum wage; no statewide paid-leave or pay-transparency mandate.
Major metros we serve in Ohio: Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo.
Common Ohio PEO questions
Can a PEO operate in Ohio?
Yes. PEOs operate in Ohio and handle Ohio payroll tax, the $9,000 SUTA wage base, benefits, and coordination with the state workers' comp fund. ONYX benchmarks the PEOs that operate in Ohio against your current setup.
What is the 2026 minimum wage in Ohio?
Ohio's minimum wage is $11.00/hr as of 2026. Indexed to inflation annually (2006 constitutional amendment); $11.00 eff. 1-1-2026. Small employers (<$394k receipts) may pay $7.25.
How much can a Ohio company save with a PEO?
Most companies ONYX works with save 15–40% of total people cost by moving to a better-fit PEO. We model the exact savings for your Ohio census for free in 3–5 business days.
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