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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.

Gross Pay (annual)

Enter the employee's gross wages before any deductions

Filing Status

W-4 Allowances

WA L&I Rate (%)

Workers' comp rate by industry risk class. Unsure? Use 1.5% as an average.

Retirement Contribution (% of pay)

401(k) or Simple IRA deferral. Leave 0 if none.

Health Insurance Deduction ($/pay period)

Employee's share of monthly premium. Leave 0 if none.

Paycheck Breakdown

Employer Taxes (on top of gross)

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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 and current WA state rates (PFML 0.92%, WA Cares 0.58%). For an exact payroll run, talk to us.

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