Washington Paycheck Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2026 Washington take-home pay from salary or hourly wages. Washington has no state or local income tax, but paychecks do carry Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares premiums. This calculator handles both, plus federal W-4 withholding, Social Security, Medicare, overtime and your pre-tax and post-tax deductions.

Written by Rachel Brooks, Tax Forms and W-2 Content Specialist. Updated September 25, 2026. Every example is checked by hand against IRS Publication 15-T.

Calculate Take-Home Pay WA Payroll Guide

Gross pay$2,307.69

Pay frequencyBiweekly

Taxes & deductionsCurrent

Federal income tax$193.08

Social Security + Medicare$176.54

WA PFML + WA Cares$32.01

Estimated net pay$1,906.06

Example: $60,000 salary, paid biweekly, federal Single, no voluntary deductions. Use the calculator below for your own numbers.

No income tax, PFML + WA Cares0.807% and 0.58% of wages

Federal W-4 + FICA2026 brackets, $184,500 wage base

Salary or hourlyWeekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly pay

Washington Paycheck Calculator

Pay details

Pay type

Salary Hourly

Annual salary

Pay frequency

Federal Form W-4

Filing status

Step 3: Credits (annual dependent and other credits)

Step 4(a): Other annual income

Step 4(b): Deductions

Step 4(c): Extra withholding (per paycheck)

Step 2(c) Multiple jobs or spouse also works Exempt from federal income-tax withholding, when qualified

Need the form itself? Use our Form W-4 generator.

Washington payroll

Paid Family and Medical Leave

WA Cares long-term care

Washington has no income tax, so there's no state W-4. PFML applies to wages up to $184,500 a year; WA Cares has no cap. Workers' comp employee shares vary by job and aren't included; add yours as a post-tax deduction.

Deductions

Traditional retirement (per paycheck, cuts federal income tax)

Section 125 / HSA (per paycheck, can cut FICA too)

Other post-tax deductions (per paycheck)

Advanced payroll fields

YTD Social Security wages (stops SS at the $184,500 base)

YTD Medicare wages (for Additional Medicare)

82.6% Take home

Your paycheck

Take-home pay $1,906.06

Taxes $401.63

Other deductions $0.00

Where your money goes Current pay

Gross pay $2,307.69

Taxes

Federal income tax −$193.08

Social Security −$143.08

Medicare −$33.46

Additional Medicare $0.00

Washington income tax $0.00

WA PFML + WA Cares −$32.01

Other payroll deductions

Traditional retirement $0.00

Section 125 / HSA $0.00

What You Should Know About Washington Paychecks

Washington doesn't tax wages, and neither does any Washington city or county. But a Washington paycheck isn't only federal tax: two state premiums come out too. Paid Family and Medical Leave rose to 1.13% for 2026, with employees paying about 0.807%, and WA Cares long-term care takes 0.58%.

On a $60,000 salary paid biweekly, those two lines total $32.01, so you keep $1,906.06 of each $2,307.69 check after federal tax and FICA.

Washington's $17.13 minimum wage is the highest of any state in 2026, and Seattle's is $21.30.

$0 State income tax

No state or local wage tax in 2026.

1.39% PFML + WA Cares

$32.01 per paycheck at $60,000.

$17.13 2026 minimum wage

Seattle is $21.30.

Washington Paycheck Taxes at a Glance

Here's everything that can come out of a Washington paycheck in 2026 and which payroll taxes the employer pays instead. For more on the federal lines, see our FICA tax guide.

Washington employee paycheck items in 2026
Paycheck item	2026 treatment	Employee deduction?
Federal income tax	Based on wages, pay frequency and Form W-4	Yes
Social Security	6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500	Yes
Medicare	1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare above $200,000	Yes
Washington income tax	None	No
Paid Family and Medical Leave	About 0.807% of wages up to $184,500 (71.43% of the 1.13% premium)	Yes
WA Cares long-term care	0.58% of all wages, no cap	Yes, unless exempt
Workers' comp (L&I)	Employee share per hour worked, set by job risk class	Usually a small amount
Unemployment insurance	Employer-paid on the first $78,200 of each worker's wages	No

How Much More You Keep in Washington

The same $60,000 biweekly paycheck, filing single, run through our other state calculators with their default settings. Figures include required state payroll deductions.

State tax and deductions on a $60,000 salary, biweekly, single (2026)
State	State tax and deductions per paycheck	Per year
Oregon (tax, transit and Paid Leave)	$168.99	$4,394
California (PIT and SDI)	$99.42	$2,585
Idaho	$90.00	$2,340
Washington (PFML and WA Cares)	$32.01	$832
Nevada (no income tax)	$0.00	$0

Keep the whole picture in mind: Washington makes up the revenue with a high sales tax and business taxes. And the savings only apply if you live in Washington: a Vancouver resident working in Portland pays Oregon tax, and an Oregon resident working in Vancouver owes Oregon tax at home.

Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares

These are the two Washington deductions on your stub. Both fund benefits you can use later, and both apply to gross wages, so a 401(k) doesn't lower them.

Washington PFML and WA Cares by salary (2026)
Annual salary	PFML per biweekly paycheck	WA Cares per biweekly paycheck	PFML per year	WA Cares per year
$30,000	$9.31	$6.69	$242	$174
$60,000	$18.63	$13.38	$484	$348
$100,000	$31.04	$22.31	$807	$580
$200,000	$62.09 until wages reach $184,500	$44.62	$1,489	$1,160

What they pay for: PFML replaces part of your pay for up to 12 weeks when you have a new child, a serious health condition or a family member to care for (up to 16 or 18 weeks in some cases). WA Cares pays up to a lifetime amount toward long-term care services once you've contributed long enough. Employers with fewer than 50 employees don't pay the employer PFML share, but still collect yours.

Washington Taxes Your Employer Pays

Washington employers pay these on your wages. Only the workers' comp employee share can come out of your check.

Washington employer payroll costs in 2026
Tax or program	2026 rule	Shows on your pay stub?
Unemployment insurance	Paid on the first $78,200 of each worker's wages	Sometimes as an employer line, never as a deduction
Employer PFML share	28.57% of the 1.13% premium, for employers with 50 or more employees	Sometimes as an employer line
Workers' comp (L&I)	Hourly premium by risk class; employers pay most, employees a share	The employee share, often labeled L&I
Seattle JumpStart payroll expense tax	Paid by large Seattle businesses on highly paid employees	No

Spot a problem? If a Washington pay stub shows a state income tax, ask your payroll team. It's usually a setup error, such as an Oregon code on a Washington worker.

Washington Salary Calculator: Take-Home Pay Examples for 2026

Biweekly pay with PFML and WA Cares and no pre-tax deductions. Single filers use federal Single; married filers use Married Filing Jointly with one income. To convert pay first, use our salary to hourly calculator, or model a raise with the pay raise calculator.

Washington take-home pay by annual salary (biweekly, 2026)
Annual salary	Single annual net	Single avg. monthly net	Married annual net	Married avg. monthly net
$30,000	$25,869	$2,156	$27,289	$2,274
$40,000	$33,765	$2,814	$35,605	$2,967
$50,000	$41,662	$3,472	$43,702	$3,642
$60,000	$49,558	$4,130	$51,738	$4,312
$75,000	$60,552	$5,046	$63,582	$5,298
$100,000	$77,793	$6,483	$83,323	$6,944
$120,000	$91,585	$7,632	$99,115	$8,260
$150,000	$111,710	$9,309	$121,104	$10,092

Here's the total per biweekly paycheck and the share of gross pay you keep, filing single, with PFML and WA Cares.

Washington paycheck taxes by salary, biweekly, single (2026)
Salary	Gross per paycheck	Federal income tax	PFML + WA Cares	Total taxes	Share you keep
$30,000	$1,153.85	$54.62	$16.00	$158.89	86.2%
$40,000	$1,538.46	$100.77	$21.34	$239.80	84.4%
$50,000	$1,923.08	$146.92	$26.67	$320.70	83.3%
$60,000	$2,307.69	$193.08	$32.01	$401.63	82.6%
$75,000	$2,884.62	$295.00	$40.01	$555.69	80.7%
$100,000	$3,846.15	$506.54	$53.35	$854.12	77.8%
$120,000	$4,615.38	$675.77	$64.02	$1,092.86	76.3%
$150,000	$5,769.23	$951.31	$80.03	$1,472.68	74.5%

How to Calculate Your Washington Paycheck

A Washington paycheck goes from gross pay to take-home pay in four steps. There's no state income tax, but the last step has two small state premiums.

Calculate gross pay

Divide salary by pay periods, or multiply the hourly rate by regular hours and add overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours a week.

Apply pre-tax deductions

Traditional 401(k) deductions and qualifying Section 125 benefits lower federal taxable wages.

Calculate federal tax and FICA

Use Form W-4 for federal income tax withholding, then take 6.2% for Social Security up to $184,500 and 1.45% for Medicare.

Take PFML and WA Cares

There's no Washington income tax. Take 0.807% for Paid Family and Medical Leave and 0.58% for WA Cares, then subtract any post-tax deductions.

Washington Paycheck Worked Example: $60,000 Salary, Biweekly

Here's the paycheck at the top of this page run by hand: a $60,000 salary, federal Single, biweekly pay and no pre-tax deductions. Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T for 2026.

Step-by-step 2026 Washington paycheck on a $60,000 biweekly salary
Step	Calculation	Result
1. Gross pay	$60,000 divided by 26	$2,307.69
2. Federal tax	IRS Publication 15-T, single	$193.08
3. Social Security and Medicare	6.2% and 1.45% of $2,307.69	$143.08 and $33.46
4. Paid Family and Medical Leave	$2,307.69 times 1.13% times 71.43%	$18.63
5. WA Cares	$2,307.69 times 0.58%	$13.38
6. Washington income tax	None	$0.00

What it means for take-home pay: Gross pay of $2,307.69 minus $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare, $18.63 PFML and $13.38 WA Cares leaves $1,906.06.

Washington Minimum Wage and Overtime in 2026

Washington's minimum wage rises each January with inflation, and several cities set their own higher rates.

Washington minimum wage and pay rules
Rule	Amount or requirement	What it means for a weekly paycheck at 40 hours
Statewide minimum wage	$17.13 an hour	$685.20 gross; $9.50 PFML and WA Cares; $582.98 take-home
Seattle	$21.30 an hour	$852.00 gross; $11.82 PFML and WA Cares; $714.69 take-home
Tukwila, Burien, Renton, Everett, SeaTac	$20.74 to $21.65 an hour	City rates are higher than the state minimum
Tipped employees	Full minimum wage; no tip credit	Tips are on top
Overtime	1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours a week	Enter overtime hours in hourly mode

Overtime example: $20 an hour for 80 regular and 10 overtime hours is $1,900 gross, and take-home pay is $1,584.14 after PFML and WA Cares. To total a week of punches first, use our time card calculator with overtime.

For more on how deductions change taxable wages, see our pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions guide.

Washington Paycheck Tax Calculator: How Washington Payroll Works

A Washington paycheck calculator is really a federal calculator with Washington pay rules on top. Your stub should show federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, WA PFML and WA LTC (WA Cares), and nothing for state withholding (SIT). Our pay stub abbreviations list explains the codes you'll see.

Federal Withholding for Washington Paychecks

Federal withholding uses your Form W-4 and the 2026 federal brackets. The calculator supports filing status, Step 2(c), Step 3 credits and Step 4(a), 4(b) and 4(c). If you claim the new overtime or tips deductions, our W-4 Step 4(b) worksheet guide shows how to enter them, and our 2026 federal tax withholding guide covers the rest. For tipped restaurant and hospitality workers, the new federal tips deduction can make a real difference.

Working Across State Lines

Washington residents who work in Oregon or Idaho owe that state's tax on those wages, which matters for the many Vancouver residents who commute to Portland. Oregon and Idaho residents working in Washington owe no Washington income tax, but their home state taxes the wages, and they can apply for a WA Cares exemption as out-of-state residents.

Washington's New High-Earner Tax

In March 2026 Washington passed a 9.9% tax on individual income over $1 million, starting with the 2028 tax year. It's expected to be challenged in court and doesn't change 2026 paychecks.

Bonuses

Only federal taxes apply to Washington bonuses. A bonus paid separately usually gets a flat 22% federal withholding plus FICA. See why bonuses are taxed so high.

Why Your Actual Washington Paycheck May Differ

This calculator is a close estimate, not your employer's payroll run. Your W-4 on file, benefit elections, overtime hours, year-to-date wages and a 27th biweekly payday in some years can all move the result a little. Three-paycheck months change monthly cash flow but not the tax on each check. For a full checklist, see why your paycheck is lower than expected. At year-end, our W-2 form generator can use the same totals.

Official 2026 Washington Payroll Sources

Payroll facts on this page are checked against the Employment Security Department's 2026 PFML rate announcement, the WA Cares Fund, Washington L&I minimum wage information and IRS Publication 15-T for 2026. Reviewed September 25, 2026.

Washington Paycheck Calculator by Pay Frequency

This page also works as a weekly, biweekly, semimonthly or monthly Washington payroll calculator. The annual salary stays the same, but gross pay and withholding on each check change with the number of pay periods. See our pay period guide for how the schedules differ.

52Weekly$953.04 net

26Biweekly$1,906.06 net

24Semimonthly$2,064.90 net

12Monthly$4,129.81 net

1Annual$49,558 net

Figures use a $60,000 salary, federal Single and no voluntary deductions. PFML and WA Cares are $16.00 weekly, $32.01 biweekly, $34.68 semimonthly and $69.36 monthly.

How We Test This Washington Paycheck Calculator

Every scenario below was run through the calculator on this page on September 25, 2026 and checked by hand against IRS Publication 15-T and the 2026 PFML and WA Cares rates. Washington income tax is $0 in every case. Scenarios are biweekly unless noted.

Washington paycheck test cases, checked September 25, 2026 (per paycheck)
Scenario	Gross pay	Federal income tax	PFML + WA Cares	Take-home pay
$30,000, single	$1,153.85	$54.62	$16.00	$994.96
$60,000, single	$2,307.69	$193.08	$32.01	$1,906.06
$60,000, head of household	$2,307.69	$151.85	$32.01	$1,947.29
$60,000, Married Filing Jointly	$2,307.69	$109.23	$32.01	$1,989.91
$60,000, employer covers PFML	$2,307.69	$193.08	$13.38	$1,924.69
$60,000, WA Cares exemption	$2,307.69	$193.08	$18.63	$1,919.44
$60,000, $150 401(k)	$2,307.69	$175.08	$32.01	$1,774.06
$60,000, $100 Section 125	$2,307.69	$181.08	$30.62	$1,827.10
$45,000, Head of Household, $2,200 W-4 credit	$1,730.77	$0.00	$24.01	$1,574.35
$100,000, single	$3,846.15	$506.54	$53.35	$2,992.03
$150,000, single	$5,769.23	$951.31	$80.03	$4,296.55
$60,000, weekly	$1,153.85	$96.54	$16.00	$953.04
$60,000, monthly	$5,000.00	$418.33	$69.36	$4,129.81
$20 an hour, 80 hours plus 10 overtime	$1,900.00	$144.15	$26.36	$1,584.14
$17.13 an hour, 40 hours, weekly	$685.20	$40.30	$9.50	$582.98
$21.30 an hour (Seattle), 40 hours, weekly	$852.00	$60.32	$11.82	$714.69

Update log: September 25, 2026: rewrote this page and fixed the calculator. The old version listed the wrong minimum wage ($14 rising to $15 on September 30) and left out Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares, so it overstated take-home pay by $32.01 per paycheck at $60,000. The calculator now takes both premiums. We moved the page to our current layout and added a PFML and WA Cares section, employer-paid taxes, a state comparison, a salary table, a worked example and the test cases above. We re-check this page whenever the IRS or Washington agencies publish new figures, and at least once a year each January.

2026 Tax Data This Calculator Uses

Here's every rate and limit behind the numbers on this page and where it comes from, so you can check them yourself.

Tax rates and limits used by the Washington paycheck calculator
Item	2026 value used	Source
Federal income tax withholding	2026 brackets and standard deductions for Form W-4	IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
Social Security	6.2% up to $184,500 in wages	Social Security Administration
Medicare	1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000	IRS Publication 15 (2026)
Paid Family and Medical Leave	1.13% premium; employee share 71.43%; wages up to $184,500	Washington Employment Security Department
WA Cares	0.58% of all wages	WA Cares Fund
Minimum wage	$17.13 statewide; $21.30 Seattle	Washington L&I

Spotted something that looks wrong? Tell us through the editorial contact form with the inputs you used, and we'll re-check the calculation. This page is written by Rachel Brooks and follows the research and review process on our editorial team page. ePayStubs isn't affiliated with the IRS or the State of Washington.

Washington Paycheck Calculator FAQ

Does Washington have a state income tax?

No. Washington doesn't tax wages, and no Washington city or county does either. Washington paychecks do have two small state deductions, Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares, on top of federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

How much tax is taken out of a Washington paycheck?

On a $60,000 salary paid biweekly, filing single, $401.63 comes out of each $2,307.69 paycheck: $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security, $33.46 Medicare, $18.63 Paid Family and Medical Leave and $13.38 WA Cares. That leaves $1,906.06.

How much is Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave in 2026?

The 2026 premium is 1.13% of wages, up from 0.92% in 2025. Employees pay 71.43% of it, about 0.807% of wages, on pay up to the Social Security wage base of $184,500. Employers with 50 or more employees pay the rest.

What is WA Cares on my pay stub?

WA Cares is Washington's long-term care insurance program. Employees pay 0.58% of all wages with no cap: $13.38 on a $60,000 biweekly paycheck. Some people, such as certain veterans, spouses of active military and out-of-state residents working in Washington, can apply for an exemption.

What is Washington's minimum wage in 2026?

$17.13 an hour statewide, the highest state minimum in 2026. Several cities are higher: Seattle is $21.30, and Tukwila, Burien, Renton, Everett and SeaTac are all above $20. Washington doesn't allow a tip credit.

Does Washington have workers' comp deductions?

Yes. Washington employers can deduct part of the Labor and Industries workers' comp premium from employee pay. It's charged per hour worked and depends on the job's risk class, so it's often a few cents an hour for office work and more for construction. This calculator doesn't include it; add it as a post-tax deduction if it's on your stub.

Is Washington adding an income tax?

Washington passed a 9.9% tax on individual income over $1 million in March 2026, starting with the 2028 tax year. It's expected to face a court challenge, and it doesn't affect paychecks now. Washington also taxes large long-term capital gains.

How are bonuses taxed in Washington?

Bonuses get federal withholding (usually a flat 22%), FICA, Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares. There's no Washington income tax withholding.

Are 401(k) contributions pre-tax in Washington?

Yes, for federal income tax, but not for PFML or WA Cares. A $150 biweekly 401(k) contribution on a $60,000 salary cuts federal withholding from $193.08 to $175.08, while PFML and WA Cares stay the same.

I live in Oregon and work in Washington. Which taxes apply?

Washington withholds PFML and WA Cares, though you can apply for a WA Cares exemption as an out-of-state resident. Oregon taxes residents on all their income, so you'll owe Oregon income tax on your Washington wages. Washington residents who work in Oregon pay Oregon tax on those wages.

How do I calculate take-home pay in Washington?

Start with gross pay, including overtime. Subtract pre-tax deductions for federal tax, then federal withholding from your W-4, 6.2% Social Security, 1.45% Medicare, 0.807% PFML and 0.58% WA Cares. Subtract post-tax deductions to get take-home pay.

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Written by: Rachel Brooks, Tax Forms and W-2 Content Specialist. Last updated: September 25, 2026. Checked against IRS Publication 15-T (2026), the Washington Employment Security Department, the WA Cares Fund and Washington L&I.

Disclaimer: Estimates are for educational use and aren't tax or legal advice. Actual payroll withholding depends on the employee's Form W-4, year-to-date wages, benefits, deductions and employer payroll system. For more Washington payroll details, see our Washington Payroll Guide.

Official sources: WA PFML 2026 rate · WA Cares Fund · WA L&I minimum wage · IRS Publication 15-T (2026). Reviewed September 25, 2026.

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Washington Paycheck Calculator 2026

Washington Paycheck Calculator

What You Should Know About Washington Paychecks

Washington Paycheck Taxes at a Glance

How Much More You Keep in Washington

Paid Family and Medical Leave and WA Cares

Washington Taxes Your Employer Pays

Washington Salary Calculator: Take-Home Pay Examples for 2026

How to Calculate Your Washington Paycheck

Calculate gross pay

Apply pre-tax deductions

Calculate federal tax and FICA

Take PFML and WA Cares

Washington Paycheck Worked Example: $60,000 Salary, Biweekly

Washington Minimum Wage and Overtime in 2026

Washington Paycheck Tax Calculator: How Washington Payroll Works

Federal Withholding for Washington Paychecks

Working Across State Lines

Washington's New High-Earner Tax

Bonuses

Why Your Actual Washington Paycheck May Differ

Official 2026 Washington Payroll Sources

Washington Paycheck Calculator by Pay Frequency

How We Test This Washington Paycheck Calculator

2026 Tax Data This Calculator Uses

Washington Paycheck Calculator FAQ

Washington Payroll Resources

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