Tax year 2026 · Updated September 3, 2026
Washington Paycheck Calculator
Washington has no tax on wages, but employees pay 0.81% for Paid Family and Medical Leave and 0.58% for the WA Cares long-term care program.
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Pre-tax retirement | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Health, HSA, FSA (pre-tax) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| Washington income tax (none) | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) | $18.63 | $484.32 |
| WA Cares Fund (long-term care) | $13.38 | $348.00 |
| After-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,906.06 | $49,557.68 |
Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for a 2020-or-later W-4. Social Security applies to the first $184,500 of wages in 2026.
How Washington paycheck taxes work in 2026
Washington does not tax wages, so no state income tax comes out of your paycheck. Federal income tax withholding follows your Form W-4, and Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) apply to every employee nationwide.
State payroll deductions
Beyond income tax, Washington employees pay into state programs that appear as separate lines on a pay stub: Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) at 0.807% of wages up to $184,500; WA Cares Fund (long-term care) at 0.58% of all wages. These are included in the estimate.
Good to know. Washington has no tax on wages; its 7% and 9% income tax applies only to capital gains above $278,000.
Worked example: $60,000 salary in Washington
A single filer earning $60,000 a year, paid every two weeks, with a standard W-4 and no pre-tax deductions, sees this on each paycheck in 2026. These numbers are produced by the same engine as the calculator above, so they never drift from the tool.
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 |
| Social Security | $143.08 |
| Medicare | $33.46 |
| Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) | $18.63 |
| WA Cares Fund (long-term care) | $13.38 |
| Take-home pay per paycheck | $1,906.06 |
| Take-home pay per year | $49,557.68 |
| Effective tax rate | 17.4% |
Federal taxes on every paycheck in 2026
Federal income tax withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T: your pay is annualised, adjusted for the entries on your Form W-4, reduced by the standard deduction built into the withholding tables ($16,100 single, $32,200 joint, $24,150 head of household), and run through the 2026 rate schedule below. Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $0 – $24,800 | $0 – $17,700 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $24,800 – $100,800 | $17,700 – $67,450 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $100,800 – $211,400 | $67,450 – $105,700 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $211,400 – $403,550 | $105,700 – $201,775 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $403,550 – $512,450 | $201,775 – $256,200 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $512,450 – $768,700 | $256,200 – $640,600 |
| 37% | over $640,600 | over $768,700 | over $640,600 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington have state income tax?
No. Washington does not tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare and the state programs listed above come out of a Washington paycheck.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Washington?
For a single filer paid $1,000 a week with no pre-tax deductions, about $168.45 is withheld in 2026: $78.08 federal income tax, $62.00 Social Security, $14.50 Medicare and $13.87 in state programs, leaving take-home pay of about $831.55.
What is the Washington income tax rate for 2026?
Washington has no income tax rate on wages in 2026.
Are 401(k) contributions taxed in Washington?
No. Like the federal government, Washington excludes traditional 401(k), 403(b) and similar pre-tax retirement contributions from taxable wages (and has no income tax on wages in any case). Social Security and Medicare still apply to those contributions.
How do I calculate my hourly take-home pay in Washington?
Switch the calculator to Hourly, enter your rate, hours per week and any overtime, and choose how often you are paid. The Washington hourly paycheck calculator opens with those settings and shows the same federal, FICA and state breakdown.
Why is my actual paycheck different from this estimate?
Employers use IRS Publication 15-T and the state's own withholding tables, and your year-to-date wages, benefits, bonuses, garnishments and any local taxes change the numbers. This estimate annualises your regular pay; it will be closest for a steady salary with a standard W-4.
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Paycheck calculators for other states
- AlabamaUp to 5%
- AlaskaNo income tax
- ArizonaFlat 2.5%
- ArkansasUp to 3.9%
- CaliforniaUp to 13.3%
- ColoradoFlat 4.4%
- ConnecticutUp to 6.99%
- DelawareUp to 6.6%
- District of ColumbiaUp to 10.75%
- FloridaNo income tax
- GeorgiaFlat 5.19%
- HawaiiUp to 11%
- IdahoFlat 5.3%
- IllinoisFlat 4.95%
- IndianaFlat 2.95%
- IowaFlat 3.8%
- KansasUp to 5.58%
- KentuckyFlat 3.5%
- LouisianaFlat 3%
- MaineUp to 7.15%
- MarylandUp to 6.5%
- MassachusettsUp to 9%
- MichiganFlat 4.25%
- MinnesotaUp to 9.85%
- MississippiFlat 4%
- MissouriUp to 4.7%
- MontanaUp to 5.65%
- NebraskaUp to 4.55%
- NevadaNo income tax
- New HampshireNo income tax
- New JerseyUp to 10.75%
- New MexicoUp to 5.9%
- New YorkUp to 10.9%
- North CarolinaFlat 3.99%
- North DakotaUp to 2.5%
- OhioFlat 2.75%
- OklahomaUp to 4.5%
- OregonUp to 9.9%
- PennsylvaniaFlat 3.07%
- Rhode IslandUp to 5.99%
- South CarolinaUp to 6%
- South DakotaNo income tax
- TennesseeNo income tax
- TexasNo income tax
- UtahFlat 4.5%
- VermontUp to 8.75%
- VirginiaUp to 5.75%
- West VirginiaUp to 4.82%
- WisconsinUp to 7.65%
- WyomingNo income tax
Sources and updates
Figures are for tax year 2026 and were checked against the sources below on . Rates change every January; we review every data file at the start of each year and whenever a state announces a mid-year change.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan 1, 2026)
- IRS, Revenue Procedure 2025-32: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026 (standard deduction, rate brackets)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods, Worksheet 1A percentage method for automated payroll systems
- Social Security Administration, 2026 contribution and benefit base $184,500
- IRS Topic 751, Social Security and Medicare withholding rates (6.2% and 1.45%; Additional Medicare Tax 0.9% over $200,000)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 Tax Brackets (head of household and married filing separately thresholds)
This calculator gives estimates for information only and is not tax, legal or financial advice. Your employer's payroll system, local taxes, benefits and year-to-date wages can change the exact amounts on your pay stub. See how we calculate.