Take Home Pay for Washington (2026)
Washington (WA) Key Facts
State Income Tax
0%
Sales Tax Rate
6.5%
Property Tax Rate
1.03%
Overall State Tax Burden
7.5% combined rates
How This Calculator Works in Washington
This calculator estimates your take-home pay in Washington, factoring in federal income tax, FICA, and the absence of state income tax.
Washington Overview
Take-home pay in Washington benefits from zero state income tax—only federal income tax and FICA reduce your paycheck. No income tax withholding, but Washington deducts WA Cares Fund (long-term care insurance) at 0.58% from paychecks. The state has one of the highest minimum wages at $16.28/hr.
How Washington Compares
Washington's combined rates (income: 0%, sales: 6.5%, property: 1.03%) compare to Oregon (9.9%, 0%, 0.97%) and Idaho (5.8%, 6%, 0.69%).
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9.9% | Oregon has an income tax rate of 9.9%. |
| Idaho | 5.8% | Idaho has an income tax rate of 5.8%. |
Washington's income tax rate of 0% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is below the national average.
Tips for Washington Residents
- 1Washington has no state income tax, giving you higher take-home pay than most states.
- 2Even without state income tax, federal income tax and FICA (7.65%) still reduce your paycheck.
- 3No income tax withholding, but Washington deducts WA Cares Fund (long-term care insurance) at 0.58% from paychecks. The state has one of the highest minimum wages at $16.28/hr.
- 4Maximize pre-tax 401(k) and HSA contributions to further reduce federal taxable income and boost take-home.
- 5Review your W-4 annually—without state tax to offset, some workers under-withhold federally.