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Washington Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Last reviewed: April 20, 2026

Washington does not levy a state personal income tax on wage income. The state runs two employee payroll programs that show up on a Washington pay stub: WA Cares, a long-term care insurance program at 0.58% of all wages with limited opt-out, and Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave, funded by a small employee contribution shared with the employer. Washington's capital gains excise tax applies to high-end investment gains and does not affect wage income. No Washington city or county imposes a local income tax on wages. This calculator estimates 2026 Washington take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, WA Cares, and WA PFML. It supports pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions, single and married filing jointly, and standard or itemized deductions.

vs. baseline ($85,000 single filer)

Washington is one of nine US states with no broad-based personal income tax. The same $85,000 salary takes home approximately $4,700 more than in a high-tax state like California.

Washington state tax breakdown

Washington has no state income tax on wage income. The calculator below applies only federal income tax and FICA to your gross pay.

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Washington paycheck FAQ

What is WA Cares and can I opt out?
WA Cares is Washington's long-term care insurance program, funded by a 0.58% payroll deduction on all wages. Limited opt-out paths exist for workers who had private long-term care insurance in place by the program's deadline; new opt-outs are generally not available.
Does Washington have a capital gains tax on wages?
No. Washington's capital gains excise tax applies only to high-end gains on the sale of investments (above a per-filer threshold), not to wage income. Wage earners are not affected by it.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. Washington is one of nine US states with no broad-based personal income tax on wage income. The visible state-level lines on a pay stub are WA Cares and WA PFML, not income tax.
How does Washington compare to neighboring Oregon?
Oregon runs a progressive state income tax up to 9.9%, plus Multnomah County and Portland Metro local taxes for residents of that area. Washington taxes neither wages nor those local layers. On the same gross salary, a Washington resident's take-home is meaningfully higher than an Oregon counterpart.

Take-home at common salaries for Washington

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How This Page Is Reviewed

The Washington paycheck page is reviewed against primary federal and state sources before each major tax-year update. Source links below are the references used to validate brackets, wage bases, and supported local taxes.

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Last reviewed

2026-04-20