Washington Paystub Generator — Free & Instant

Create accurate paystubs for Washington employees. Washington has no state income tax — your employees keep more of their paycheck!

Washington Tax Overview (2026)

No State Income Tax
Federal Income Tax
10% – 37%
Social Security
6.20%
Medicare
1.45%
State Income Tax
None
WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)
0.58%
Minimum Wage
$16.66/hr

All Taxes & Deductions on a Washington Paystub

Deduction Rate Type Notes
Federal Income Tax 10% – 37% Federal Progressive brackets based on income and filing status
Social Security (OASDI) 6.20% Federal Up to $168,600 wage base (2024)
Medicare (HI) 1.45% Federal No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K
WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) 0.58% Special Employee share of paid family/medical leave program
WA Cares Fund (Long-Term Care) 0.58% Special

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About Washington Payroll

Washington has no personal income tax but has a capital gains tax (7%) on gains over $250K. The WA Cares Fund for long-term care and Paid Family Leave both require employee payroll deductions.

Washington is one of 9 states that does not impose a state income tax on earned wages. While this means no state withholding on paystubs, employees are still subject to federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%).

Paystub Requirements

Employers must provide a statement showing pay basis (hours/days), rate of pay, gross wages, all deductions, and net wages.

Pay Frequency Rules

Employers must pay at least monthly on regular paydays, within 10 days of the end of the pay period.

Washington Paystub FAQ

What taxes and deductions appear on a Washington paystub?

A typical Washington paystub includes 4 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) (0.58%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.

What is the Washington state income tax rate?

Washington has no state income tax on wages. This means 0% is withheld for state taxes, though federal income tax and FICA still apply.

What is WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)?

WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) is a state program that provides paid leave for qualifying family and medical reasons. Employees contribute 0.58% of their wages. This deduction appears on your paystub as a separate withholding.

What is the minimum wage in Washington?

The current minimum wage in Washington is $16.66 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.

Is this Washington paystub generator free?

Yes! You can generate a free Washington paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.

What information do I need to create a Washington paystub?

You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.

Washington Minimum Wage

$16.66
per hour (2026)

Quick Facts

  • Income Tax: None
  • Social Security: 6.2% (employee share)
  • Medicare: 1.45% (employee share)
  • WA Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML): 0.58%
  • Total Deductions: 4 line items

Did You Know?

Washington has no personal income tax but has a capital gains tax (7%) on gains over $250K. The WA Cares Fund for long-term care and Paid Family Leave both require employee payroll deductions.

Official Resources

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