Washington Payroll Tax Calculator 2026
Washington has no state income tax. Employees pay federal income tax and FICA only.
2026 Washington tax rates · FICA · Federal W-4 only
State Income Tax
No state income tax
Social Security
6.2%
Medicare
1.45%
State Form
Federal W-4 only
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Washington Tax Guide
Washington Payroll Tax Overview 2026
Washington is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees only pay federal income tax and FICA — there is no state withholding required.
Washington State has no income tax but does have mandatory Paid Family & Medical Leave and a Long-Term Care insurance payroll tax.
Washington employees must pay 0.74% for PFML and 0.58% for the WA Cares (long-term care) fund unless they opt out.
Washington Payroll Tax Summary
State Income TaxNo state income tax
Tax TypeNo income tax
Social Security6.2% on first $176,100
Medicare1.45% (+ 0.9% over $200K)
FUTA (employer)0.6% on first $7,000
Employee FormFederal W-4 only
Additional Payroll Taxes
Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.74% total, employee/employer split)
Long-Term Care Tax (0.58% employee, unless exempted)
FAQ
Washington payroll tax questions
Does Washington have a state income tax in 2026?
No. Washington is one of nine states with no state income tax. Employees who live and work in Washington pay zero state income tax on their wages. They still owe federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
What taxes do Washington employees pay on their paycheck?
Washington employees pay: (1) Federal income tax (based on W-4 withholding); (2) Social Security tax (6.2% on wages up to $176,100); (3) Medicare tax (1.45%, plus 0.9% on income over $200,000); (4) Paid Family & Medical Leave (0.74% total, employee/employer split). The employer matches the Social Security and Medicare portions.
What payroll withholding form do Washington employees use?
Washington employees only need to complete the federal W-4 form — there is no state income tax withholding form because Washington has no income tax.
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