Washington Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your pay to see what lands in your bank account. Washington has no state income tax, but two state premiums - paid family leave and long-term care - come out of every paycheck. We show both.
How much does Washington take out for taxes? On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks (single, standard W-4), Washington takes $32.01 of each $2,307.69 paycheck - 1.4% of pay, including WA Paid Family & Medical Leave and WA Cares Fund (long-term care). With federal income tax ($193.08) and Social Security and Medicare ($176.54), $401.63 comes out in all - 17.4% - and you keep $1,906.06.
= $953.03 a week · $4,129.81 a month · $49,557.70 a year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000.00
Your pay before anything is taken out: yearly pay divided by the 26 paychecks in a year (hourly pay is a week's pay × 52, spread the same way).
Federal income tax · withheld−$193.08−$5,020.00
Worked out from your pay and your Form W-4 with the IRS percentage method (Worksheet 1A): yearly pay, minus the allowance for your filing status, into the 2026 annual table, minus W-4 credits, divided by paychecks. Each line, for this paycheck:
| Pay subject to income tax, for the year · $2,307.69 × 26 paychecks | $60,000.00 |
| Minus the IRS withholding allowance · Pub 15-T Worksheet 1A, line 1g | −$8,600.00 |
| Adjusted yearly wage | $51,400.00 |
| Tax from the IRS yearly table · standard table | $5,020.00 |
| Federal income tax per paycheck · divided by 26 | $193.08 |
IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A - the percentage method payroll software uses for a Form W-4 from 2020 or later. Your employer's figure can differ by a few cents because of rounding.
Adjusted yearly wage: $51,400.00, so this row applies:
| Over | Not over | Base tax | + rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 | $7,500 | $0.00 | 0% |
| $7,500 | $19,900 | $0.00 | 10% |
| $19,900 | $57,900 | $1,240.00 | 12% Your row |
| $57,900 | $113,200 | $5,800.00 | 22% |
| $113,200 | $209,275 | $17,966.00 | 24% |
| $209,275 | $263,725 | $41,024.00 | 32% |
| $263,725 | $648,100 | $58,448.00 | 35% |
| $648,100 | - | $192,979.25 | 37% |
$1,240.00 + 12% × ($51,400.00 − $19,900.00) = $5,020.00
Source: IRS Publication 15-T (2026) · checked Sep 21, 2026
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720.00
6.2% of your pay (after pre-tax benefits, not after 401(k)) up to $184,500 of pay in 2026. Once your pay for the year passes that, it stops until January. Stubs often call it OASDI or FICA.
Source: Social Security Administration - 2026 wage base · checked Sep 21, 2026
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870.00
1.45% of all your pay, with no yearly limit, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on pay above $200,000 in the year.
Source: IRS Publication 15 (2026) · checked Sep 21, 2026
WA Paid Family & Medical Leave · your share−$18.63−$484.30
WA Paid Family & Medical Leave: an employee-paid Washington payroll program, taken as a share of your pay (your share).
Source: Washington Department of Revenue - Income tax · checked Sep 21, 2026
WA Cares Fund (long-term care) · no cap−$13.38−$348.00
WA Cares Fund (long-term care): an employee-paid Washington payroll program, taken as a share of your pay (no cap).
Source: Washington Department of Revenue - Income tax · checked Sep 21, 2026
Washington has no state income tax, so none comes out of your pay.
Built by Ashish Hirpara · figures from IRS and state publications · sources · corrections
What comes out of a Washington paycheck
- Federal income tax withholding - worked out from your pay and your Form W-4, using the IRS tables for 2026.
- Social Security - 6.2% of your pay, up to $184,500 of pay in 2026. Above that, it stops for the rest of the year.
- Medicare - 1.45% of all your pay, plus 0.9% on pay above $200,000 in the year.
Washington has no individual income tax. But unlike most no-income-tax states, two Washington programs are paid for by payroll deductions:
- Paid Family & Medical Leave (PFML) - the 1.13% premium for 2026 is split between you and your employer; you pay 71.43% of it, about 0.81% of your gross wages ($8.07 per $1,000). It stops once your pay for the year passes $184,500.
- WA Cares Fund (long-term care) - 0.58% of your gross wages ($5.80 per $1,000), paid only by you, with no yearly cap. What WA Cares is and how to check it.
Both are worked out on gross wages, following the Employment Security Department's own formula, and both come out after tax - they don't lower your federal income tax.
What's different about Washington
Who doesn't pay WA Cares
Some workers can get an exemption from the WA Cares premium, including people who live outside Washington, active-duty service members' spouses or registered domestic partners, veterans with a 70% or higher service-connected disability rating, and - automatically since January 1, 2026 - holders of nonimmigrant work visas. If you have an approved exemption, your employer won't take WA Cares out, and your take-home will be higher than shown here.
Workers' comp comes out of pay too
In Washington, workers pay part of the state workers' compensation premium: half of the medical aid, Stay at Work and supplemental pension premiums, charged per hour worked. The amount depends on your job's risk class, so we can't include it automatically - look for "L&I" on your pay stub and enter it under after-tax deductions.
Small employers
If your employer has fewer than 50 workers, it doesn't have to pay its own share of the PFML premium - but your share is the same and is still taken from your pay.
City minimum wages
Some cities set a higher minimum wage than the state's $17.13: in 2026, Seattle $21.30, Tukwila $21.65. Several other cities have their own rates too.
Paydays and your last paycheck
Washington employers must pay on regular, established paydays at least once a month. When you leave a job, for any reason, your final wages are due on the next regularly scheduled payday.
Washington salary after tax
Each answer is worked out by the same calculator as above, for a single filer paid every two weeks with a standard W-4 and no 401(k) or benefits. Jump to: $35,000 · $45,000 · $55,000 · $60,000 · $65,000 · $75,000 · $80,000 · $90,000 · $100,000 · $120,000 · $150,000
How much is $35,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $29,817 a year - $1,146.80 every two weeks, or about $2,485 a month. That's after $2,020 of federal income tax, $2,678 of Social Security and Medicare and $486 in Washington taxes; you keep 85%. Try $35,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $45,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $37,713 a year - $1,450.50 every two weeks, or about $3,143 a month. That's after $3,220 of federal income tax, $3,443 of Social Security and Medicare and $624 in Washington taxes; you keep 84%. Try $45,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $55,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $45,610 a year - $1,754.22 every two weeks, or about $3,801 a month. That's after $4,420 of federal income tax, $4,208 of Social Security and Medicare and $763 in Washington taxes; you keep 83%. Try $55,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $49,558 a year - $1,906.06 every two weeks, or about $4,130 a month. That's after $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare and $832 in Washington taxes; you keep 83%. Try $60,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $65,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $53,506 a year - $2,057.92 every two weeks, or about $4,459 a month. That's after $5,620 of federal income tax, $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare and $902 in Washington taxes; you keep 82%. Try $65,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $75,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $60,552 a year - $2,328.93 every two weeks, or about $5,046 a month. That's after $7,670 of federal income tax, $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,040 in Washington taxes; you keep 81%. Try $75,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $80,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $64,000 a year - $2,461.53 every two weeks, or about $5,333 a month. That's after $8,770 of federal income tax, $6,120 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,110 in Washington taxes; you keep 80%. Try $80,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $90,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $70,897 a year - $2,726.79 every two weeks, or about $5,908 a month. That's after $10,970 of federal income tax, $6,885 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,248 in Washington taxes; you keep 79%. Try $90,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $100,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $77,793 a year - $2,992.03 every two weeks, or about $6,483 a month. That's after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,387 in Washington taxes; you keep 78%. Try $100,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $120,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $91,585 a year - $3,522.52 every two weeks, or about $7,632 a month. That's after $17,570 of federal income tax, $9,180 of Social Security and Medicare and $1,665 in Washington taxes; you keep 76%. Try $120,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
How much is $150,000 a year after tax in Washington?
About $111,710 a year - $4,296.55 every two weeks, or about $9,309 a month. That's after $24,734 of federal income tax, $11,475 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,081 in Washington taxes; you keep 74%. Try $150,000 with your own W-4 and deductions.
Washington vs neighboring states
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer paid every two weeks with a standard W-4. "State taxes" counts state and local income tax withheld (with each calculator's default choices) plus any employee-paid state payroll premium; federal tax, Social Security and Medicare are the same everywhere.
| State | State taxes | Take-home | vs here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | $832 | $49,558 | - |
| Idaho | $2,340 | $48,050 | −$1,508 |
| Oregon | $4,398 | $45,992 | −$3,566 |
Local income taxes (city, county or school district) aren't included for Oregon - enter your rate on the state's calculator.
Where you live and where you work can both matter when the two states differ - check each state's page.
Moving? California vs Washington taxes · Oregon vs Washington taxes · Salary needed to move
What changed for 2026
Washington still has no income tax on wages in 2026, but the paid family leave premium rose and the minimum wage went up. Here is what changed.
- New federal withholding tables. The IRS updated Publication 15-T for 2026, including changes from the 2025 tax law. The standard deduction is $16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, and $24,150 head of household.
- Social Security wage base: $184,500 (up from $176,100). If you earn more, Social Security stops later in the year.
- Tips and overtime deductions for 2025–2028 - see below.
- Paid family leave premium: 1.13% of wages (up from 0.92% in 2025), with employees paying 71.43% of it, on wages up to $184,500.
- WA Cares: still 0.58% of wages. Nonimmigrant work-visa holders are exempt automatically from January 1, 2026.
- Washington minimum wage: $17.13 from January 1, 2026.
Why your paycheck might differ from this
- Your W-4. Credits for children (Step 3), a checked Step 2 box, or extra withholding (Step 4c) change the federal amount a lot. Open "Tips, 401(k), health insurance and W-4 details" above to enter them.
- Benefits taken before tax. Health insurance through work usually lowers income tax and Social Security and Medicare. A traditional 401(k) lowers income tax only.
- Rounding. Payroll software may round each step, so a few cents of difference is normal.
Tips and overtime in 2026
New federal deductions apply for 2025 through 2028: up to $25,000 for qualified tips, and up to $12,500 ($25,000 for joint filers) for the extra "half" of time-and-a-half overtime. Both phase out above $150,000 of income ($300,000 joint).
These are deductions on your tax return. Your employer still takes Social Security and Medicare out of tips and overtime, and still withholds income tax unless you tell it otherwise. If you expect to claim them, you can put the expected amount in Step 4(b) of your W-4 (and in the Step 4(b) box above) so less income tax is withheld during the year.
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Sources
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods - Worksheet 1A and the annual percentage-method tables
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide - Social Security and Medicare rates
- Social Security Administration - 2026 wage base of $184,500
- IRS - tips and overtime deductions
- Washington Department of Revenue - Income tax - Washington does not currently have an individual income tax
- Washington ESD - PFML premium rate for 2026 - 1.13%; employees pay 71.43%
- Washington ESD - Paid Leave employer wage reporting and premiums toolkit (2026) - PFML 1.13% × 71.43% employee share up to $184,500; WA Cares 0.58% of gross wages, no cap
- WA Cares Fund - Exemptions - out-of-state residents, active-duty service members, their spouses or partners, veterans rated 70%+; nonimmigrant work-visa holders exempt automatically from January 1, 2026; private-insurance exemption closed December 31, 2022 (checked Sep 27, 2026)
- WA Cares Fund - How it works - 0.58% of your paycheck; $36,500 lifetime benefit that grows with inflation; contributions began July 1, 2023; help with 3+ activities of daily living; 40+ care services (checked Sep 27, 2026)
- WA Cares Fund - Qualifying for benefits - 10 years, or 3 of the past 6, or born before 1968 with 1 year ($3,650 per year); years with 500+ hours count; out-of-state benefits from July 2030 (checked Sep 27, 2026)
- WA Cares Fund - Toolkit FAQ (updated August 18, 2026) - benefits became available July 1, 2026
- WA Cares Fund - Frequently asked questions - premium can't exceed 0.58%; not capped at the Social Security taxable maximum; no cash-out of contributions
- WA Cares Fund - Portable benefits (March 15, 2024) - from July 2026, continue after moving out of state with 3+ years of 500+ hours, electing within one year of leaving
- Washington L&I - Workers' compensation rates notice - workers pay half of medical aid, Stay at Work and supplemental pension premiums
- Washington L&I - 2026 minimum wage - $17.13 from January 1, 2026
- Washington L&I - Overtime - 1.5× after 40 hours in a week; no daily overtime
- Washington L&I - Minimum wage and tips poster (F700-150-000) - no tip credit; paydays at least monthly; final wages on the next regular payday
- Seattle Office of Labor Standards - Minimum wage
- City of Tukwila - Minimum wage
Questions
How much does Washington take out for taxes?
On a $60,000 salary paid every two weeks (single, standard W-4), Washington takes $32.01 of each $2,307.69 paycheck - 1.4% of pay, including WA Paid Family & Medical Leave and WA Cares Fund (long-term care). With federal income tax ($193.08) and Social Security and Medicare ($176.54), $401.63 comes out in all - 17.4% - and you keep $1,906.06.
Does Washington take state tax out of my paycheck?
Not income tax - Washington has none. But two state premiums do come out: paid family leave (your share is about 0.81% of gross wages) and WA Cares (0.58%). Many workers also pay a small workers' comp (L&I) amount per hour.
How much is taken out of a $1,000 paycheck in Washington?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with nothing else on the W-4, a $1,000 paycheck has about $38.08 of federal income tax, $62.00 of Social Security and $14.50 of Medicare taken out, leaving $871.55. Enter your own details in the calculator for your exact figure.
What is WA Cares on my pay stub?
It's Washington's long-term care insurance program: 0.58% of your gross wages, with no cap. Some workers can be exempt, such as people who live outside Washington or veterans with a 70%+ service-connected disability.
What is the minimum wage in Washington in 2026?
$17.13 an hour statewide from January 1, 2026, with no tip credit. Some cities are higher: Seattle $21.30, Tukwila $21.65.
When do I get my last paycheck in Washington?
On the next regularly scheduled payday, whether you quit or were let go.