Tax year 2026 · updated October 2, 2026 · engine estimates
WA Cares calculator (2026)
Sample take-home: $64,646.00 a year · $5,387.17 a month · $2,486.38 biweekly.
Tax year 2026, Washington, single, standard deduction, no 401(k).
WA Cares is a 0.58% employee premium on Washington wages (WA_CARES_RATE_2026), separate from income tax. Washington has no state income tax on wages. This page preloads Washington, $80,000, with WA Cares on, and compares the same wage with the box off.
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Estimated take-home · WA · Annual
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| Item | Annual |
|---|---|
| Gross | $80,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $8,770.00 |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| State income tax | $0.00 |
| WA Cares | $464.00 |
| Total tax | $15,354.00 |
| Net / take-home | $64,646.00 |
What this includes. Included: 2026 federal brackets + standard deduction (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (plus 0.9% additional Medicare over the threshold), and the state income-tax model (including states with no state income tax); CA SDI, WA Cares, and optional NYC when those lines apply. Not included: other local/city taxes, Child Tax Credit, EITC, itemized deductions, 401(k)/HSA/FSA unless typed in, garnishments. See methodology.
Estimate only — not tax advice or full tax software. 2026 federal brackets and a simplified state model. Locals other than optional NYC, CA SDI, and WA Cares are omitted. Confirm with your pay stub or a tax professional.
The calculator sample starts as a single filer. Change filing status above to see married or head-of-household take-home on this same wage. Numbers update as you type.
Paycheck breakdown
| Period | Gross | Taxes | Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $80,000.00 | $15,354.00 | $64,646.00 |
| Monthly | $6,666.67 | $1,279.50 | $5,387.17 |
| Biweekly | $3,076.92 | $590.54 | $2,486.38 |
| Weekly | $1,538.46 | $295.27 | $1,243.19 |
| Hourly | $38.46 | $7.38 | $31.08 |
Tax breakdown
| Line | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal | $8,770.00 |
| State | No state income tax |
| Social Security | $4,960.00 |
| Medicare | $1,160.00 |
| WA Cares | $464.00 |
| Total tax | $15,354.00 |
| Effective rate | 19.2% |
| Net % of gross | 80.8% |
The engine applies 0.58% to wages when the state is WA and the checkbox is on (default). Some workers qualify for an exemption; this site does not decide who qualifies. Uncheck the box if payroll treats you as exempt. This is not a long-term-services-and-supports legal explainer — see methodology for the rate source and known gaps.
Federal tax still uses IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32. Social Security is 6.2% up to $184,500. Capital-gains tax is outside this W-2 sketch. On an $80,000 wage, WA Cares is $464 a year if the line is on ($80,000 × 0.0058). Figures reviewed October 2, 2026.
Sample estimates
| Sample | State tax | Federal + FICA | Annual take-home | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $80k WA single, WA Cares on (default) | $0.00 | $14,890.00 | $64,646.00 | $5,387.17 | $2,486.38 |
| $80k WA single, WA Cares off | $0.00 | $14,890.00 | $65,110.00 | $5,425.83 | $2,504.23 |
Engine estimates for tax year 2026 — not tax advice or a pay stub. Omits local taxes, most credits, and SDI/PFML. See methodology.
What this includes. Included: 2026 federal brackets + standard deduction (Rev. Proc. 2025-32), Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500, Medicare 1.45% (plus 0.9% additional Medicare over the threshold), and the state income-tax model (including states with no state income tax); CA SDI, WA Cares, and optional NYC when those lines apply. Not included: other local/city taxes, Child Tax Credit, EITC, itemized deductions, 401(k)/HSA/FSA unless typed in, garnishments. See methodology.
Related: Washington paycheck calculator · No state income tax states · Methodology
FAQ
Is WA Cares a state income tax?
No. Washington has no state income tax on wages. WA Cares is a separate 0.58% employee premium in this product when the state is WA.
Am I exempt?
We do not decide. An exemption exists; uncheck Include WA Cares if your payroll treats you as exempt. Confirm with the employer or the state program.
Where is the rate documented?
Methodology lists WA Cares 0.58% as an optional Washington line. This page only shows the paycheck effect.