Washington Paycheck Calculator

The Washington Paycheck Calculator allows users to estimate their net pay by calculating deductions including federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and WA Paid Family & Medical Leave based on input such as gross pay, pay frequency, and federal withholding allowances.

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How to Use the Washington Paycheck Calculator

This guide will walk you through the steps required to use the Washington Paycheck Calculator effectively. Follow these instructions to calculate your net pay after deductions.

Step 1: Enter Pay Frequency

Select your Pay Frequency from the available options. You can choose from:

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

This determines how often you receive your paycheck and is crucial for calculating accurate deductions and net pay.

Step 2: Input Gross Pay

Enter your Gross Pay Per Period. This is your total earnings before any deductions are made. Ensure that this value is greater than or equal to 0.

Step 3: Specify Federal Withholding Allowances

Enter the number of Federal Withholding Allowances you are claiming. This affects the amount of federal tax withheld from your paycheck. Make sure this is a whole number and greater than or equal to 0.

Step 4: Choose Filing Status

Select your Filing Status from the dropdown menu. The options available are:

  • Single or Married Filing Separately
  • Married Filing Jointly
  • Head of Household

Your filing status influences the tax bracket used to calculate federal withholding.

Step 5: Add Additional Federal Withholding

If applicable, enter any Additional Federal Withholding amount you want to be deducted from each paycheck. This is optional and can be any value of 0 or higher.

Step 6: Review Results

After entering all necessary information, the calculator will provide various deductions and results, including:

  • Federal Withholding: The amount of federal tax deducted based on your allowances and filing status.
  • Social Security Tax: Calculated at 6.2% of your gross pay up to the wage base limit.
  • Medicare Tax: Calculated at 1.45% of your gross pay.
  • WA Paid Family & Medical Leave: Taken at a rate of 0.6% of your gross pay.
  • Total Deductions: The sum of all deductions, including your optional additional withholding.
  • Net Pay: Your gross pay minus total deductions, representing your take-home pay per period.
  • Annual Gross Pay: Your gross pay multiplied by the pay frequency.
  • Annual Net Pay: Your net pay multiplied by the pay frequency.

Review these results to understand your wage deductions and net salary on an annual and per period basis.