Wa Paycheck Calculator

The WA Paycheck Calculator helps users estimate their net pay per paycheck and annually by accounting for gross income, pay frequency, filing status, allowances, and taxes.

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How to Use the WA Paycheck Calculator

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Enter Your Gross Income

Locate the input field labeled “Gross Income ($)”. Enter your annual gross income amount in dollars. This field is required, and the value must be a non-negative number.

Step 2: Select Your Pay Frequency

Find the input field labeled “Pay Frequency”. Choose one of the available options from the dropdown menu that reflects how often you receive a paycheck. The options include:

  • Weekly
  • Bi-Weekly
  • Semi-Monthly
  • Monthly

Step 3: Choose Your Filing Status

In the input field labeled “Filing Status”, select your federal filing status from the dropdown menu. The available options are:

  • Single
  • Married
  • Married (Withhold at Higher Single Rate)

Step 4: Enter Number of Allowances

Move to the input field labeled “Allowances”. Enter the number of allowances you are claiming. This is a required field and the value must be a non-negative whole number.

Step 5: Additional Withholding (Optional)

If applicable, input any additional withholding amount in the field labeled “Additional Withholding ($)”. This is an optional field and should be a non-negative number.

Understanding the Calculation Results

Gross Pay Per Period

This is calculated by dividing your annual gross income by the pay frequency you selected.

Federal Income Tax Withholding

Federal taxes are computed using a set percentage of your gross pay per period, adjusting for the number of allowances declared.

Social Security and Medicare Taxes

Social Security tax is calculated as 6.2% and Medicare tax as 1.45% of your gross pay per period.

WA State Tax

There is currently no state income tax for Washington, so this value is zero.

Total Deductions

This is the sum of all tax withholdings and any additional withholdings stated.

Net Pay Per Period

Your net pay per period is computed by subtracting total deductions from your gross pay per period.

Annual Net Pay

Finally, the calculator provides your annual net pay by multiplying the net pay per period by the pay frequency.