Washington Paycheck & Salary Calculator
Washington has no state income tax. Enter an hourly wage or a yearly salary to estimate your take-home pay below, then turn it into a Washington pay stub you can preview live and download as a PDF.
Washington paycheck calculator
Take-home pay per paycheck
$1,674.71
$43,542 per year after taxes
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$156.15 |
| Social Security | −$124.00 |
| Medicare | −$29.00 |
| Washington income tax | None |
| WA PFML | −$16.14 |
| Net pay | $1,674.71 |
Estimate for 2026 using IRS Publication 15-T and Washington withholding rates, with no pre-tax deductions or extra W-4 withholding. Not tax advice.
State income tax
None
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
Yes
Local tax
None
Washington payroll rules at a glance
- Minimum wage
- $17.13 per hour Adjusted every year. Some cities, such as Seattle, set a higher local minimum wage.
- Overtime
- 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week.
- How often to pay
- Employees must be paid at least once a month on a regular payday.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor state law summaries, checked November 2026. Rules can change and some cities set higher rates, so confirm with the Washington labor department before you run payroll.
Why use Thi Pay Stubs for a Washington pay stub?
Thi Pay Stubs calculates Washington withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus the fact that Washington charges no state income tax, along with the additional state payroll tax. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
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Questions
Washington pay stub FAQs
What is the minimum wage in Washington?
$17.13 per hour. Adjusted every year. Some cities, such as Seattle, set a higher local minimum wage. Overtime: 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a week.
How often must employees be paid in Washington?
Employees must be paid at least once a month on a regular payday.
Does Washington have state income tax?
No. Washington does not levy a state income tax, so a Washington pay stub only shows federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) withholding.
What taxes appear on a Washington pay stub?
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). Washington has no state income tax to add. Washington also has an additional state-specific payroll tax that Thi Pay Stubs calculates automatically.
How do I work out take-home pay from a salary in Washington?
Choose Salary in the calculator above, enter the yearly salary and how often you are paid. It divides the salary by the number of pay periods (26 for biweekly, for example) and subtracts federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare; Washington has no state income tax to show your take-home pay per paycheck and per year.
How do I convert an hourly wage to a yearly salary?
Multiply the hourly rate by the hours you work each week, then by 52. For example, $25 an hour at 40 hours a week is $25 × 40 × 52 = $52,000 a year before taxes. Enter your hourly rate and hours above to see the take-home amount in Washington.
Can I generate a pay stub for any city or county in Washington?
Yes — Thi Pay Stubs's Washington calculations apply statewide, and you can enter any city or county as part of the address.
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