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Washington Payroll Calculator 2026

Our free Washington paycheck calculator handles all 2026 tax calculations: Federal tax brackets, Washington state income tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and pre-tax deductions like 401(k) and HSA. Perfect for employees in Olympia and throughout Washington.

Enter Your Pay Information

Pre-tax Deductions (Optional)

Your Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per paycheck

Paycheck Breakdown

Gross Pay $0.00
Pre-tax Deductions -$0.00
Taxable Income $0.00
Federal Income Tax -$0.00
Social Security (6.2%) -$0.00
Medicare (1.45%) -$0.00
Washington State Tax -$0.00
Net Pay $0.00

Annual Summary

Annual Gross $0
Total Taxes -$0
Annual Net $0
Effective Tax Rate 0%

Washington Tax Info

Washington has no state income tax, meaning Washington residents keep more of their paycheck.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1

    Enter your Gross Pay amount.

  2. 2

    Select your Pay Frequency (Weekly, Bi-weekly, etc.).

  3. 3

    Choose your Filing Status and State.

  4. 4

    Enter any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) or Insurance.

  5. 5

    Click Calculate to see your Net Pay breakdown.

Formula and Methodology

We use the specific 2026 IRS Publication 15-T verification tables for Federal withholding and official state tax tables for local income tax calculations. FICA rates are applied continuously up to the wage base limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Federal Income Tax calculated in 2026?
Federal Income Tax is calculated based on progressive tax brackets set by the IRS. For 2026, these brackets range from 10% to 37% depending on your filing status and taxable income.
Does Washington have a state income tax?
Tax laws vary by state. has no state income tax, meaning Washington residents keep more of their paycheck Our calculator automatically applies the correct laws for Washington residents.
What is FICA tax?
FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act. It includes a 6.2% Social Security tax and a 1.45% Medicare tax that is withheld from every paycheck.
How do 401(k) contributions affect my paycheck?
Traditional 401(k) contributions are made pre-tax, meaning they lower your taxable income for the year, potentially placing you in a lower tax bracket and reducing your immediate tax liability.