Washington Paycheck Calculator
Source: IRS Revenue Procedure 2025-32 · Source verified July 22, 2026
A Washington paycheck calculator is a payroll utility that estimates net take-home pay for workers in the state of Washington. Washington is one of a few states with no personal state income tax. However, the state levies specific payroll deductions, including Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and the WA Cares long-term care program. The calculator determines net pay by applying federal income tax, FICA, and Washington-specific payroll premiums. Workers use this tool to calculate their net paycheck and track local deduction costs.
Enter gross pay, pay frequency, and filing status. The calculator estimates Washington take-home pay using 2026 federal brackets and FICA. Washington has no state income tax. An optional editable WA PFML field models the Paid Family and Medical Leave premium.
Quick Answer
Calculate your take-home pay in Washington. Enter your earnings and pay frequency to estimate net pay, including Washington payroll deductions and zero state income tax.
What appears as gross on one Washington pay stub before taxes or deductions. · e.g. 2,000
Per paycheck. 401(k), HSA, traditional health premiums. · e.g. 0
Per paycheck. Roth 401(k), union dues, garnishments. · e.g. 0
Optional. The WA PFML employee premium changes yearly (often around 0.4 to 0.7% in recent years). Set to 0 to skip. · e.g. 0.5
Washington state taxes
Washington has no state income tax. Workers do contribute to two state programs: Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) and (since 2023) the long-term care payroll deduction. The PFML employee share is editable here; the long-term care premium is not modeled.
Estimated net pay (biweekly)
$1,690.85
Gross $2,000.00 · annual net $43,962.00
Estimate only. Washington has no state income tax. Real paychecks may include WA Paid Family & Medical Leave and the WA Cares long-term care premium, which are not exhaustively modeled here. Not payroll or tax advice.
Examples
$2,000 biweekly · single · 0% PFML
Annual gross $52,000 · net ≈ $1,650/check
$2,000 biweekly · single · 0.5% PFML
Annual gross $52,000 · net ≈ $1,640/check
$5,000 monthly · married jointly
Annual gross $60,000 · net ≈ $4,600/month
How it works
Formula · Net pay = gross − pre-tax − federal tax − Social Security − Medicare − post-tax − PFML
Washington has no state income tax, so state withholding is always $0. The calculator handles federal tax and FICA and optionally subtracts a Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave premium.
Federal taxable · annual_gross − pre_tax − standard_deduction
FICA · 6.2% SS (up to wage base) + 1.45% Medicare (+0.9% high earner)
WA PFML (optional) · annual_gross × pfml_rate
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Disclaimer. Planning estimate based on 2026 federal brackets, the federal standard deduction, FICA, and an optional editable WA PFML rate. Does not model the WA Cares long-term care premium, supplemental wages, equity comp, or local fees. Not tax, legal, or payroll advice.
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