How Washington taxes wages
No tax on wages. Washington taxes only long-term capital gains above a large exemption.
Washington is one of 9 states with no tax on wages, along with Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wyoming.
Example: $65,000 salary, single filer
On a $65,000 salary, Washington state income tax is $0. You still pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
Calculators for Washington
- Paycheck calculator
Take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, with Washington selected: no state income tax to withhold.
- Tips and overtime calculator
Your federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime, with Washington selected. The savings are federal only, since Washington doesn’t tax wages.
- Senior deduction calculator
A federal deduction of up to $6,000 for each person 65 or older, after the income phase-out.
- Car loan interest calculator
A federal deduction for interest on a loan for a new, U.S.-assembled vehicle.
Does Washington tax tips and overtime?
Washington doesn’t tax wages, so tips and overtime aren’t subject to state income tax either. The federal deduction for qualified tips and overtime (Schedule 1-A) still lowers your federal income tax.
Source: Washington DOR: capital gains excise tax. Checked . See how every state treats tips and overtime
Washington vs. neighboring states
Across the border in Idaho and Oregon, the same $65,000 salary would owe up to $4,359 (Oregon).
Frequently asked questions
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. Washington doesn’t tax wages, so no state income tax is withheld from your paycheck in 2026. Washington taxes only long-term capital gains above a large exemption.
You still pay federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare on your wages. The paycheck calculator with Washington selected shows your take-home pay after those.
Official source
For forms, exact brackets, and filing deadlines, go to the official Washington tax agency website.