Does Washington have a state income tax?

No — Washington does not tax wage income. Washington has no wage income tax. A separate capital gains excise tax applies to certain investment income.

What is the sales tax in Washington?

The state rate is 6.5%. Combined average of 9.38% once local rates stack on.

How does overtime work in Washington?

Federal rule only: time-and-a-half past 40 hours in a workweek, with no daily threshold.

Washington calculators

Every tool below uses Washington's own rates and rules — not a national average.

Provisional figures. Some of the rates below are seeded and awaiting verification against primary sources. Each calculator shows the same notice until its data is confirmed.

Quick facts

State income tax: None on wages; Washington has no wage income tax. A separate capital gains excise tax applies to certain investment income.
Sales tax: 6.5% state; Combined average of 9.38% once local rates stack on.
Property tax: ~0.87% effective; Effective statewide median; county rates vary widely.

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Common questions

Does Washington have a state income tax?: No — Washington does not tax wage income. Washington has no wage income tax. A separate capital gains excise tax applies to certain investment income.
What is the sales tax in Washington?: The state rate is 6.5%. Combined average of 9.38% once local rates stack on.
How does overtime work in Washington?: Federal rule only: time-and-a-half past 40 hours in a workweek, with no daily threshold.