Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. Washington has no tax on wages or salaries. It does tax long-term capital gains: 7% on gains above a standard deduction of about $278,000, plus an extra 2.9% (9% total) on gains over $1 million starting in 2025. Wages are subject to the WA Cares long-term-care premium (0.58%) and paid-leave premiums.
That makes Washington one of nine states — with Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Wyoming — where wages are free of state income tax. Your paycheck still has federal income tax withheld, plus Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on high wages).
| State income tax on wages | None |
| State sales tax rate | 6.5% plus local |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Take-home on $75,000 (single) | $61,593 |
Take-home pay in Washington: $50,000, $75,000 and $100,000
Because there is no state income tax, take-home pay in Washington depends only on federal income tax and FICA. These 2026 figures assume W-2 wages, the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
| Wages | Filing status | Federal tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $3,820 | $3,825 | $42,355 | $3,530 |
| $50,000 | Married jointly | $1,780 | $3,825 | $44,395 | $3,700 |
| $75,000 | Single | $7,670 | $5,738 | $61,593 | $5,133 |
| $75,000 | Married jointly | $4,640 | $5,738 | $64,623 | $5,385 |
| $100,000 | Single | $13,170 | $7,650 | $79,180 | $6,598 |
| $100,000 | Married jointly | $7,640 | $7,650 | $84,710 | $7,059 |
Local income taxes in Washington
No local income taxes (Seattle’s 2017 income tax was struck down).
Sales tax and other Washington taxes
The Washington state sales tax rate is 6.5%, and local governments may add their own rates on top. Spending $30,000 a year on taxable goods would cost roughly $1,950 in state sales tax alone — a big part of how the state funds itself without an income tax.
Compare Washington with neighboring states
State income tax on $75,000 of wages for a single filer in Washington and its neighbors. Washington is the cheapest in its area on this salary, while Oregon would cost about $5,062 more.
| State | Type | Top rate | Tax on $75k | vs WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | No income tax | — | $0 | — |
| Oregon | Graduated | 9.9% | $5,062 | +$5,062 |
| Idaho | Flat | 5.3% | $2,867 | +$2,867 |
If you live in one of these states and work in another, you generally file a non-resident return in the work state and claim a credit at home for the tax paid.
Moving to Washington?
Becoming a Washington resident ends state income tax on your wages from the day you move, but your former state can still tax income earned before the move and, in some cases, retirement or deferred compensation tied to work done there. Keep proof of your new domicile — a driver’s license, voter registration, lease or deed and where you spend your time. If you keep working remotely for an employer in a state with a “convenience of the employer” rule, such as New York, that state may still tax your wages.
See all states side by side in the state income tax calculator, or check the federal side with the federal income tax calculator and your per-check withholding in the paycheck calculator.
Sources and updates
Source: official Washington tax agency page, cross-checked with the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax tables and 2026 state legislation. Data last reviewed November 4, 2026.
Washington income tax FAQ
Does Washington have a state income tax?
No. Washington has no tax on wages or salaries. It does tax long-term capital gains: 7% on gains above a standard deduction of about $278,000, plus an extra 2.9% (9% total) on gains over $1 million starting in 2025. Wages are subject to the WA Cares long-term-care premium (0.58%) and paid-leave premiums.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Washington?
About $61,593 a year ($5,133 a month) for a single filer in 2026: $7,670 of federal income tax and $5,738 of Social Security and Medicare, and $0 of state income tax. A married couple earning $75,000 keeps about $64,623.
What taxes do Washington residents pay instead?
Washington charges a 6.5% state sales tax plus local rates, and residents pay local property taxes. Federal income tax and FICA apply exactly as in every other state.
How much do I save in Washington versus neighboring states?
On $75,000 of wages a single filer saves about $5,062 compared with Oregon, $2,867 compared with Idaho in state income tax each year.
Will Washington withhold state tax from my paycheck?
No — employers in Washington withhold only federal income tax and FICA, plus WA Cares and paid family leave premiums. If you work in another state, that state’s tax may be withheld instead.