Washington Paycheck Calculator
Free Washington Paycheck Calculator. Estimate taxes, withholdings, and net pay with accurate 2026 federal & state rates. Instant results.
Washington Paycheck Taxes in 2026
Washington has no state income tax on wages, so your WA paycheck is only reduced by federal income tax withholding and FICA.
Every Washington paycheck also has federal FICA withheld: Social Security at 6.2% of gross wages up to the $184,500 wage base (2026) and Medicare at 1.45% of all wages, plus an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax on wages above $200,000 per year.
The minimum wage in Washington is $16.28 per hour. WA payroll can also include: WA Paid Family & Medical Leave, WA Long-Term Care (WA Cares).
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much state income tax does Washington take out of my paycheck?
- None — Washington does not withhold state income tax from wages (No state income tax). Your paycheck is reduced by federal income tax withholding, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) only.
- How much are Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes in Washington?
- FICA is federal, so it is the same in Washington as in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of gross wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an additional 0.9% withheld on wages above $200,000 per year.
- What is the minimum wage in Washington in 2026?
- The minimum wage in Washington is $16.28 per hour. WA payroll can also include: WA Paid Family & Medical Leave, WA Long-Term Care (WA Cares). Enter your actual hourly rate or salary in the calculator to estimate your take-home pay per pay period.
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