WA Paystub & Payroll Tax Calculator

See exactly what comes out of a paycheck - and what it costs the employer on top. Updated for 2026 WA state rates.

1 · Compensation
Salaried
Hourly
Total wages before any deductions
$
2 · Withholding & Deductions
 
W-4 Step 3 - $2,200 tax credit each
W-4 Step 3 - $500 tax credit each
W-4 Step 4(c) - extra $ per pay period
Add any pre-tax or post-tax deductions
/mo
% of pay
▶ 3 · Employer Taxes (optional)
▶ 4 · Paystub Details (optional)

Employee Paycheck Breakdown

▶ Total Employer Cost

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Estimates only. Actual withholdings vary based on additional income, deductions, W-4 adjustments, specific L&I risk class, local taxes, and benefit elections. WA has no state income tax. This tool uses 2026 projected federal brackets, SS wage base of $184,500, PFML 1.13%, WA Cares 0.58%, and FUTA effective rate of 0.6%. For an exact payroll run, talk to us.

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