Washington Paycheck Calculator 2026

Q: What state payroll deductions are there in Washington?

WA Paid Family & Medical Leave: Washington PFML premium is 1.13% of wages in 2026; employees pay 71.43% of it (about 0.81%).WA Cares Fund: WA Cares long-term care insurance: 0.58% of all wages unless you have an approved exemption.

Q: Is Washington a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Washington ranks #10 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $60,552 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

Washington Paycheck Calculator

Washington has no income tax on wages, but paychecks do include two state programs: Paid Family & Medical Leave (about 0.81%) and the WA Cares long-term care fund (0.58%). Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in Washington after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Washington paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax	None
State payroll programs	WA Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.807%), WA Cares Fund (0.58%)
Local income taxes	None
Take-home rank ($75k)	#10 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in Washington?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

Line	Per paycheck	Per year
Gross pay	$2,307.69	$60,000
Federal income tax	−$193.08	−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)	−$143.08	−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)	−$33.46	−$870
WA Paid Family & Medical Leave	−$18.62	−$484
WA Cares Fund	−$13.38	−$348
Take-home pay	$1,906.07	$49,558

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in Washington takes home about $83,323 a year ($3,204.73 bi-weekly).

Washington take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

Salary	Federal tax	FICA	Washington taxes	Take-home / yr	Per 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	$41,662	$1,602.37
$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	$2,992.04
$150,000	$24,734	$11,475	$2,081	$111,711	$4,296.56
$200,000	$36,734	$14,339	$2,649	$146,278	$5,626.08

Salary

Federal tax

FICA

Washington taxes

Take-home / yr

Per 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

$41,662

$1,602.37

$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

$2,992.04

$150,000

$24,734

$11,475

$2,081

$111,711

$4,296.56

$200,000

$36,734

$14,339

$2,649

$146,278

$5,626.08

Paychecks in a no-income-tax state

Washington is one of nine states that don't tax wages, alongside Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming. Your paycheck still has federal income tax, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare withheld. If you work remotely for an employer in another state, you generally pay tax only to your home state, but a few states (such as New York) apply "convenience of the employer" rules to non-residents.

Washington payroll taxes and contributions

WA Paid Family & Medical Leave — 0.807% on wages up to $184,500. Washington PFML premium is 1.13% of wages in 2026; employees pay 71.43% of it (about 0.81%).
WA Cares Fund — 0.58%. WA Cares long-term care insurance: 0.58% of all wages unless you have an approved exemption.

How Washington compares

On a $75,000 salary, Washington ranks #10 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $60,552 a year, or 80.7% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual Washington tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your Washington withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does Washington have a state income tax?

No. Washington doesn't tax wages, so only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare come out of your paycheck, plus WA Paid Family & Medical Leave and WA Cares Fund.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in Washington?

A single filer earning $60,000 in Washington takes home about $49,558 a year, or $1,906.07 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $832 in Washington state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in Washington?

On a $60,000 salary, about 17.4% of gross pay goes to taxes in Washington: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (1.4%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

What state payroll deductions are there in Washington?

WA Paid Family & Medical Leave: Washington PFML premium is 1.13% of wages in 2026; employees pay 71.43% of it (about 0.81%).
WA Cares Fund: WA Cares long-term care insurance: 0.58% of all wages unless you have an approved exemption.

Are there local income taxes in Washington?

No. Washington cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is Washington a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, Washington ranks #10 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $60,552 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.