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Washington Paycheck Calculator 2026

Estimate your 2026 Washington take-home pay from salary or hourly wages. See federal withholding, Paid Leave, WA Cares and other paycheck deductions.

Written by Rachel Brooks, Tax Forms and W-2 Content Specialist. Page updated November 10, 2026.

Calculate Take-Home Pay Washington Pay Stub Generator
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

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Paid Leave is capped at $184,500 in covered wages for 2026. WA Cares has no wage cap. Enter your Paid Leave wages through the prior paycheck to apply the cap accurately.

Covered wages and employer contributions

Enter covered wages from your employer's records when they differ from gross pay. Leave blank to use this check's gross pay. Covered wages generally exclude tips for both programs.

Use the L&I employee amount shown on your pay stub. Include it here once.

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2026 calculation methodology

Federal withholding uses the 2026 federal brackets and standard deduction for your Form W-4 filing status, with Step 2(c), Step 3 and Step 4 inputs. Washington has no state or local income tax. Paid Family and Medical Leave is 0.807% of wages (71.43% of the 1.13% premium) up to $184,500, and WA Cares is 0.58% of covered wages. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500 and Medicare is 1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200,000. Employer-paid unemployment insurance never comes out of your pay; workers' compensation employee amounts vary by job. Enter the amount from your pay stub if it applies. See the worked example and test cases below.

Compare two Washington salaries

Compare two annual salaries using the calculator’s current pay frequency, withholding, year-to-date wages and deductions. Update those inputs first if they differ from your comparison assumptions.

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.

Paycheck item 2026 treatment Employee deduction?
Federal income taxBased on wages, pay frequency and Form W-4Yes
Social Security6.2% up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500Yes
Medicare1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare above $200,000Yes
Washington income taxNoneNo
Paid Family and Medical LeaveAbout 0.807% of wages up to $184,500 (71.43% of the 1.13% premium)Yes
WA Cares long-term care0.58% of covered wages, no capYes, unless exempt
Workers' comp (L&I)Employee share per hour worked, set by job risk classUsually a small amount
Unemployment insuranceEmployer-paid on the first $78,200 of each worker's wagesNo

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 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.

Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares Payroll Deductions

Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares use covered wages. Enter each program’s covered wages in the calculator if they differ from gross pay. The examples below assume the full employee contribution and regular wages.

How the Washington Paid Leave wage cap changes a paycheck

For 2026, the premium is 1.13% of covered wages up to $184,500. The employee share can be up to 71.43% of that premium. If you have $184,400 of covered Paid Leave wages before a $2,307.69 check, only $100 is still subject to the premium. At the full employee share, the Paid Leave deduction is $0.81. Enter $184,400 in the calculator’s separate Paid Leave YTD field. Washington Paid Leave premiums estimator

WA Cares deductions and approved exemptions

WA Cares has no wage cap. At 0.58% of $2,307.69 in covered wages, the same check has a $13.38 WA Cares deduction if the employee pays the full premium. Choose the zero employee premium option if you have an approved exemption or your employer pays it. WA Cares employer guidance

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.

Tax or program 2026 rule Shows on your pay stub?
Unemployment insurancePaid on the first $78,200 of each worker's wagesSometimes as an employer line, never as a deduction
Employer PFML share28.57% of the 1.13% premium, for employers with 50 or more employeesSometimes as an employer line
Workers' comp (L&I)Hourly premium by risk class; employers pay most, employees a shareThe employee share, often labeled L&I
Seattle JumpStart payroll expense taxPaid by large Seattle businesses on highly paid employeesNo
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.

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

What Comes Out of a Washington Paycheck by Salary

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

Salary Gross per paycheck Federal income tax PFML + WA Cares Total taxes Share you keep
$30,000$1,153.85$54.62$16.00$158.8986.2%
$40,000$1,538.46$100.77$21.34$239.8084.4%
$50,000$1,923.08$146.92$26.67$320.7083.3%
$60,000$2,307.69$193.08$32.01$401.6382.6%
$75,000$2,884.62$295.00$40.01$555.6980.7%
$100,000$3,846.15$506.54$53.35$854.1277.8%
$120,000$4,615.38$675.77$64.02$1,092.8676.3%
$150,000$5,769.23$951.31$80.03$1,472.6874.5%

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.

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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.

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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 Salary Take-Home Pay Example: $60,000 Paid Biweekly

A $60,000 Washington salary produces an estimated $1,906.06 take-home pay per biweekly check. This example assumes 26 checks, a Single Form W-4 with no adjustments, no other deductions or L&I premium, zero year-to-date wages, and the full employee share of both Washington premiums. Federal withholding uses IRS Publication 15-T.

Step Calculation Result
1. Gross pay$60,000 divided by 26$2,307.69
2. Federal taxIRS Publication 15-T, single$193.08
3. Social Security and Medicare6.2% 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 taxNone$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 Hourly Paycheck, Minimum Wage and Overtime

For a weekly paycheck with 40 regular hours and 5 overtime hours at $25 per hour, gross pay is $1,187.50. Estimated take-home pay is $979.59 with a Single Form W-4, zero YTD wages, full Washington employee premiums and no additional deductions. Enter overtime hours determined for each workweek before totaling them for the pay period. Washington L&I overtime rules

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

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 hourCity rates are higher than the state minimum
Tipped employeesFull minimum wage; no tip creditTips are on top
Overtime1.5 times the regular rate after 40 hours a weekEnter 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

Washington has no general wage income tax in 2026. Covered bonuses can still count toward Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares premiums. Federal supplemental withholding and FICA may also apply. The optional 22% federal method has eligibility rules. This calculator estimates regular pay. 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. The public calculator uses these sources for its 2026 estimates. Federal income-tax withholding and employment taxes follow IRS Publication 15-T and IRS Publication 15. The Washington estimates use the state’s covered-wage guidance. See the assumptions and test cases before comparing against a pay stub.

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

The examples cover regular 2026 pay for one employer. Unless a row specifies otherwise, use zero prior year-to-date wages, full employee Paid Leave and WA Cares shares, no L&I amount and no W-4 adjustments or other deductions. Checks are biweekly unless noted. The November 10 calculator checks included the default salary, a Paid Leave cap crossing, Section 125 and hourly overtime.

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; Washington covered wages unchanged$2,307.69$181.08$32.01$1,825.71
$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, biweekly, Paid Leave YTD $184,400; other YTD wages $0$2,307.69$193.08$14.19$1,923.88
$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
Calculator update, November 10, 2026. Verified the Paid Leave wage cap, separate covered wage bases and handling for deductions above gross pay. The calculator estimates regular salary and hourly pay in tax year 2026. Use employer payroll records for bonuses, work across state lines, employer-specific deductions and special withholding cases.

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.

Item 2026 value used Source
Federal income tax withholding2026 brackets and standard deductions for Form W-4IRS Publication 15-T (2026)
Social Security6.2% up to $184,500 in wagesSocial Security Administration
Medicare1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% above $200,000IRS Publication 15 (2026)
Paid Family and Medical Leave1.13% premium; employee share 71.43%; wages up to $184,500Washington Employment Security Department
WA Cares0.58% of covered wagesWA Cares Fund
Minimum wage$17.13 statewide; $21.30 SeattleWashington 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?
Washington has no general state or local income tax withholding on wages in 2026. Your paycheck may still have federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares deductions.
How much tax is taken out of a Washington paycheck?
On a $60,000 salary paid biweekly, a Single filer with no W-4 adjustments, zero prior YTD wages, full Washington employee premiums and no other deductions has an estimated $401.63 withheld from $2,307.69 in gross pay. The estimated take-home pay is $1,906.06.
How much is Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave in 2026?
The 2026 premium is 1.13% of covered wages up to $184,500. Employees may pay up to 71.43% of the premium, about 0.807% of covered wages. Employers can pay some or all of the employee share.
What is WA Cares on my pay stub?
WA Cares is Washington's long-term care insurance program. Employees pay 0.58% of covered 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. Enter the employer-specific employee amount under Washington payroll if it appears on your pay 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?
Covered bonuses can count toward Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares premiums. Federal supplemental withholding and FICA may also apply. The optional 22% federal withholding method has eligibility rules. This calculator estimates regular pay.
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 federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, applicable Washington Paid Leave and WA Cares premiums, and any pre-tax or post-tax deductions. The calculator applies each deduction to its relevant wage base and uses prior year-to-date wages for applicable limits.

Washington Payroll Resources

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Helpful Guides

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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: Washington covered wage reporting, 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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