Washington has no state income tax — you keep more
| Gross Salary | $20,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$500 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$1,240 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$290 |
| Washington State Tax | $0 (no income tax) |
| Take-Home Pay | $17,970 |
On a $20,000 salary in Washington, you can expect to take home approximately $17,970 per year, or about $1,498 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 10.2%.
Washington is one of 9 states with no state income tax, which means you keep significantly more of your paycheck compared to high-tax states like California or New York.