Seattle Paycheck Calculator 2026
No state or local wage income tax. Seattle's payroll expense tax (JumpStart) and social housing tax are paid by employers, not withheld from wages. A single filer earning $75,000 in Seattle takes home about $60,552 a year (19.3% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $102,481 keeps about $6,625 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 780,992 · Median household income $118,745 · Combined sales tax 10.550%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| Washington income tax | -$0.00 | -$0 |
| Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share) | -$18.62 | -$484 |
| WA Cares Fund (long-term care) | -$13.38 | -$348 |
| Take-home pay | $1,906.07 | $49,558 |
- Take-home $49,558 82.6%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $832 1.4%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Seattle
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2026 take-home pay in Seattle at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA prices. “Rent share” is the median Seattle rent ($2,007/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $416 | $25,869 | $995 | $23,277 | 93% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $694 | $41,662 | $1,602 | $37,488 | 58% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $1,040 | $60,552 | $2,329 | $54,486 | 40% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $1,387 | $77,793 | $2,992 | $70,000 | 31% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $2,081 | $111,711 | $4,297 | $100,520 | 22% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $2,939 | $180,243 | $6,932 | $162,187 | 13% |
Take-home pay on typical Seattle incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, Washington and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($21.30/hr) | $44,304 | $7,140 | $37,164 | $3,097 |
| Median full-time worker | $102,481 | $22,977 | $79,504 | $6,625 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $118,745 | $20,620 | $98,125 | $8,177 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $87,150 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Seattle
- Rent: median gross rent is $2,007 a month ($24,084 a year) — 30% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $99,435 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $950,800, 8.0× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $7,503 a year, an effective rate of about 0.79% of home value — $625 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Seattle paycheck is worth
Prices in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA area are 11.1% above the US average (BEA regional price parity 111.1, 2024; housing 151.3). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Seattle | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $41,662 | $37,488 |
| $75,000 | $60,552 | $54,486 |
| $100,000 | $77,793 | $70,000 |
| $150,000 | $111,711 | $100,520 |
Seattle vs other cities on $75,000
Seattle next to the other Washington cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($54,486 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | None | 7.00% | $61,593 | $53,955 |
| Seattle | None | 10.55% | $60,552 | $54,486 |
| Minneapolis, MN | None | 9.03% | $57,686 | $55,032 |
| Wilmington, DE | $938 | 0.00% | $56,746 | $55,333 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $2,801 | 8.00% | $56,436 | $55,031 |
| Baltimore, MD | $2,400 | 6.00% | $55,994 | $53,589 |
Sales tax in Seattle
Seattle's combined rate of 10.550% is above the Washington average of 9.57%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,105.50; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $2,110 in sales tax. Washington sales tax calculator.
Washington income tax rates for 2026
Washington has no state income tax on wages.
Other Washington payroll deductions
- Paid Family & Medical Leave (employee share): 0.807% of wages up to $184,500
- WA Cares Fund (long-term care): 0.580% of wages (no wage cap)
Key facts about Seattle taxes
- Seattle's combined sales tax is 10.55% for Q4 2026: 6.5% Washington plus 4.05% local and Sound Transit (WA DOR rate lookup, period Q4 2026).
- Seattle's JumpStart payroll expense tax is paid by larger employers on high-paid employees' Seattle compensation; it is not deducted from paychecks.
- The Social Housing Tax approved by voters in 2025 (Prop 1A) is a 5% employer-paid tax on compensation above $1 million per employee.
- Washington has no tax on wages, but WA Cares (long-term care) and Paid Family & Medical Leave premiums are withheld from paychecks.
- Median household income is $118,745 (ACS 2024 1-year).
More on Washington brackets, deductions and federal withholding: Washington State (WA) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- The capital gains excise tax is not modeled. A wage calculator only applies the PFML and WA Cares payroll deductions.
- Exemptions from WA Cares (e.g. approved private long-term care exemptions) are not modeled.
- The 2026 capital gains standard deduction had not been published, so the facts quote the 2025 amount ($278,000).
Frequently asked questions
Does Seattle have a city income tax?
No state or local wage income tax. Seattle's payroll expense tax (JumpStart) and social housing tax are paid by employers, not withheld from wages.
What is the sales tax in Seattle?
The combined sales tax rate in Seattle is 10.550%, including the Washington state rate of 6.50% — $105.50 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Seattle?
About $60,552 per year or $2,329 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026. Adjusted for local prices (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA price level 111.1, US = 100) that buys what $54,486 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Seattle?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Seattle are $102,481 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $79,504 a year, or $6,625 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Seattle?
$21.30 an hour. Seattle minimum wage for all employers regardless of size, effective January 1, 2026; Washington state rate is $17.13. Full-time that is $44,304 a year, or about $37,164 after tax.
How much is property tax in Seattle?
The median homeowner in Seattle pays $7,503 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $950,800 — an effective rate of about 0.79% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- Washington DOR sales tax rate lookup (Seattle, Q4 2026)
- City of Seattle, Payroll Expense Tax
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Seattle, WA)
- Seattle Office of Labor Standards, Minimum Wage Ordinance
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- Washington Paid Leave: 2026 updates
- WA Cares Fund: Employers
- WA Dept. of Revenue: Capital gains tax
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments