Washington has no tax on wage income, the 3rd highest combined sales tax (9.57%) and a $17.13 minimum wage as of 2026.
$6,231 a year: that is roughly what a Washington homeowner earning $75,000 pays in state income tax ($0), sales tax on $25,000 of purchases ($2,392), property tax on a $300,000 house ($2,250) and electricity at 900 kWh a month ($1,589).
Washington does not tax wages. No tax on wages; tax on long-term capital gains only A worker earning $50,000 or $100,000 owes federal income tax and FICA but no Washington income tax. Source: Tax Foundation, rates as of January 1, 2026.
Estimated 2026 take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, using the federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and Washington's brackets above. Open the paycheck calculator set to Washington to add a 401(k), change pay frequency or filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State tax | Take-home (year) | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $0 | $42,355 | $1,629 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $0 | $61,592 | $2,369 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $0 | $79,180 | $3,045 |
The state rate is 6.50% and local governments add 3.07% on average, for a combined 9.57%, 3rd highest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 7.00%). A $1,000 purchase carries about $96 in sales tax at the average combined rate. Source: Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026.
The Washington minimum wage is $17.13 an hour, 2nd highest in the country, or $35,630 a year for full-time work, $20,550 more than the federal $7.25. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, July 1, 2026.
Homeowners in Washington paid property taxes equal to 0.75% of home value on average, the 22nd lowest effective rate (median state 0.79%). On a $300,000 home that is about $2,250 a year, or $188 a month in escrow. Source: Tax Foundation (Census ACS data), 2024 data.
Residential electricity averaged 14.71¢ per kWh in July 2026, the 13th lowest of the 50 states and D.C. (median 16.09¢). A household using 900 kWh a month would pay about $132 before fixed charges. Source: U.S. EIA, July 2026 data.
Among the 2 states it borders, Washington has the highest combined sales tax of its neighbors (9.57%), the lowest top income tax rate of its neighbors (0%) and the highest minimum wage of its neighbors ($17.13).
| State | Top income tax | Sales tax | Min. wage | Property tax | Electricity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington | None | 9.57% | $17.13 | 0.75% | 14.71¢ |
| Idaho | 5.3% | 6.03% | $7.25 | 0.50% | 13.73¢ |
| Oregon | 9.9% | 0.00% | $15.55 | 0.81% | 15.97¢ |
Washington figures use statewide averages and skip credits, exemptions and local income taxes; check Washington revenue and labor department sites before filing or hiring.