Washington pay stub generator
Washington has no state income tax, so the stub shows federal withholding and FICA without a state withholding line. Use the preview to check gross pay, deductions, YTD totals, and net pay before buying the clean PDF.
Create your pay stubWashington tax overview
Tax structure
Washington has no state income tax. Residents only pay federal income tax and FICA taxes.
Top tax rate
0%
No state income tax burden on earnings.
Important notes
Washington has no income tax, but two employee premiums come out of each paycheck: WA Cares (0.58% of wages) and Paid Family and Medical Leave (about 0.81% in 2026). The generator prints both.
2026 Washington income tax rates
Washington has no state income tax, so there is no state withholding line on your pay stub. You still pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare) on your wages.
Local & payroll taxes: Washington has no state income tax, but employers withhold the WA Cares long-term-care premium (0.58% of wages) and the employee share of the Paid Family and Medical Leave premium (about 0.81% in 2026).
2026 rates, single-filer schedule — the same tax tables our generator uses. Confirm against the Washington revenue department before filing; your withholding shifts with filing status, deductions, and credits.
What's included in your Washington pay stub
Federal income tax
Federal withholding is calculated from the gross pay, pay frequency, filing status, and deduction details you enter.
Washington state income tax
Since Washington has no state income tax, your stub shows $0.00 for state income tax withholding.
FICA taxes
Social Security and Medicare are shown as separate lines. 1099 contractor stubs show gross pay with no tax withheld.
Deductions & year-to-date
Show health insurance, retirement, and other deduction lines, plus YTD totals derived from the pay-period inputs.
Sample Washington paycheck on a $60,000 salary
Single filer, bi-weekly pay (26 paychecks/year), no W-4 adjustments. Numbers come from the same calculator that generates your stub — see the pay-stub creator to plug in your own figures.
| Line | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 |
| Washington state income tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$143.08 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$33.46 |
| Washington SDI / wage tax | −$13.38 |
| Washington paid family/medical leave | −$18.63 |
| Net pay (take-home) | $1,906.06 |
Annualized, that's about $49,558 in take-home pay on a $60,000 salary — with no Washington state income tax line on the stub at all. Numbers assume the 2026 IRS withholding tables and Washington's no-state-income-tax status; your actual withholding will shift with filing status, W-4 adjustments, pre-tax deductions, and YTD wages.
Where a Washington stub fits
Loan applications
Use a current pay-period summary alongside bank statements, employer records, tax returns, or invoices so the reviewer can reconcile the numbers.
Mortgage approval
A mortgage file usually relies on tax returns, bank statements, credit, and debts. A stub can organize the recent income piece.
Rental applications
Property managers may ask for recent income periods. Use consecutive stubs that match deposits or payroll records.
Self-employment & freelance
Freelancers & self-employed individuals in Washington can summarize invoice, platform, deposit, or business records in a payroll-style layout.
Create a Washington pay stub preview
Generate the watermarked preview first. Pay $2.49 for the clean PDF only when the state tax line, deductions, YTD totals, and net pay match your records.
Create your pay stubYear-end forms
When the year closes, the same figures feed a Washington employee's W-2 or a contractor's 1099-NEC. Preview is free; the clean PDF is $4.99 per form, or included with a subscription.
Washington pay stub FAQs
- Does Washington have a state income tax?
- No. Washington has no state income tax, but employers withhold the WA Cares long-term-care premium (0.58% of wages) and the employee share of the Paid Family and Medical Leave premium (about 0.81% in 2026). You still pay federal income tax and FICA (Social Security and Medicare).
- What taxes are withheld on a Washington pay stub?
- A Washington pay stub itemizes federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%), with no state income tax line, and a state disability/insurance (SDI) deduction and a paid family/medical leave premium. Year-to-date totals for each line are included.
- What is the take-home pay on a $60,000 salary in Washington?
- A single filer earning $60,000 in Washington takes home about $49,558 per year after federal tax, FICA — roughly $1,906.06 per bi-weekly paycheck. Your actual figure varies with filing status, deductions, and W-4 elections.
- Can I use a Washington pay stub as proof of income?
- A Washington pay stub can support an apartment, loan, or mortgage file when it reflects real earnings and matches the records behind it. Reviewers may still ask for bank statements, tax returns, employer records, invoices, or other source documents.
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