Paycheck Calculator 2026
Washington Paycheck Calculator
Estimate take-home pay in Washington after federal income tax, FICA. The state rate below is pre-filled — adjust it for local taxes if needed.
Pre-filled with no state income tax. Estimates use current (2025) federal brackets and standard deductions and don't account for pre-tax deductions, credits, or every local rule — your actual paycheck may differ. Gusto runs these figures exactly on every payroll.
Washington payroll taxes
Washington has no income tax on wages, though it does fund Paid Family and Medical Leave and a long-term care program through payroll.
On top of any state tax, every Washington paycheck has federal income tax withheld based on the employee's W-4, plus Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%). Employers also pay federal and state unemployment taxes. See the full breakdown in our payroll taxes guide.
Run Washington payroll automatically
Calculating this by hand every pay period is error-prone. Gusto handles Washington payroll end to end — it calculates federal, state, and local taxes, files and pays them for you, and pays your team by direct deposit. Check Gusto's pricing, or get a $300 Visa card when you run your first payroll.