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Washington State Paycheck Calculator

Washington has no state income tax, but it is not a “federal-only” state. Two state programs come out of most paychecks: Paid Family & Medical Leave and the WA Cares Fund for long-term care. Most free calculators skip these — this one includes both at their 2026 rates.

Updated October 31, 2026 for the 2026 tax year · Reviewed by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team · How we calculate

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Washington paycheck calculator

1. Your pay

How are you paid?
Your pay before any taxes or deductions.

2. Your tax situation

Married filing separately? Choose Single.
Benefits and deductions401(k), health insurance, HSA
Percent of each paycheck. 2026 limit: $24,500 a year.
Amount taken out of each paycheck.
Amount per paycheck.
Roth 401(k), union dues and similar, per paycheck.
Form W-4 detailsSecond job, dependents, extra withholding
Yearly total from W-4 Step 3: $2,200 per child under 17, $500 per other dependent.
Not from a job, e.g. interest (W-4 Step 4a).
Beyond the standard deduction (W-4 Step 4b).
Optional (W-4 Step 4c).
Only if you asked for it on your state form.

Your paycheck

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Washington paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income taxNone
Standard deduction—
Personal exemptions & credits—
Local income taxesNone
Disability / paid leave deductionsWA Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.8072%); WA Cares Fund (long-term care) (0.58%)
Federal taxesIncome tax plus Social Security 6.2% and Medicare 1.45%

Good to know

  • No state income tax on wages.
  • Paid Family & Medical Leave: total premium 1.13% in 2026; employees pay 71.43% of it (about 0.81% of wages), up to the $184,500 wage cap.
  • WA Cares Fund: 0.58% of all wages with no cap, unless you hold an approved exemption.
  • Workers’ comp in Washington also includes a small hourly employee share (not modeled here).

Washington salary after taxes (2026)

Take-home pay at common Washington salaries. The table follows the filing status, pay frequency and deductions you enter above.

Single filer, biweekly pay, no pre-tax benefits. 2026 rates.
SalaryFederal taxFICAState programsTake-home / yearPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$416$25,869$994.96
$40,000$2,620$3,060$555$33,765$1,298.66
$50,000$3,820$3,825$694$41,661$1,602.36
$60,000$5,020$4,590$832$49,558$1,906.07
$75,000$7,670$5,738$1,040$60,552$2,328.93
$100,000$13,170$7,650$1,387$77,793$2,992.03
$125,000$18,734$9,563$1,734$94,970$3,652.68
$150,000$24,734$11,475$2,081$111,710$4,296.55

Washington hourly paycheck examples

Weekly take-home pay for common hourly wages in Washington. Need a yearly figure? Use the hourly to salary calculator.

40 hours a week, single filer, no overtime or benefits.
Hourly wageWeekly grossWeekly take-homeYearly take-home
$15.00/hr$600.00$515.70$26,816
$18.00/hr$720.00$610.46$31,744
$20.00/hr$800.00$673.63$35,029
$25.00/hr$1,000.00$831.55$43,241
$30.00/hr$1,200.00$989.48$51,453
$40.00/hr$1,600.00$1,273.21$66,207

Washington vs. neighboring states

Take-home pay on the same pay — $75,000 a year — in Washington and the states around it.

$75,000 a year, single filer, biweekly, no pre-tax benefits, default local settings.
StateState & local taxesTake-home / yearPer paycheck
Washington$1,040$60,552$2,328.93
Idaho$2,867$58,726$2,258.68
Oregon$5,587$56,006$2,154.07

Next steps

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1.13% deduction on my Washington paycheck?

That is the 2026 Paid Family & Medical Leave premium. Employees pay 71.43% of it — roughly 0.81% of gross wages — and employers with 50+ employees pay the rest.

Can I opt out of WA Cares?

Only people who were approved for an exemption (for example, those who had private long-term care insurance before November 2021, certain veterans, or non-resident workers) can stop the 0.58% deduction. Tick the exemption box in the calculator if that applies to you.

Is Washington really a no-income-tax state?

Yes for wages. Washington does tax long-term capital gains above a high threshold, but that never comes out of a paycheck.

What is the Washington income tax rate in 2026?

Washington has no state income tax. Only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare plus the state payroll programs listed above come out of paychecks.

How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in Washington?

A single filer earning $50,000 in Washington takes home about $41,661 a year, or $1,602.36 every two weeks, after $3,820 federal income tax, $3,825 FICA and $694 in Washington taxes.

How much is $100,000 after taxes in Washington?

About $77,793 a year ($2,992.03 per biweekly paycheck) for a single filer with no pre-tax benefits — a total tax rate of 22.2%.

How much is $25 an hour after taxes in Washington?

Working 40 hours a week at $25 an hour, a single filer in Washington takes home about $831.55 a week, or $43,241 a year.

How often are the Washington rates updated?

We verify federal and Washington rates every January and whenever Washington changes its law mid-year. Current figures were verified October 31, 2026 for tax year 2026.

Sources

Rates last verified October 31, 2026 by Easy Paycheck Calculator Editorial Team. See the methodology for every formula.