See exactly how much you take home working full time at Washington's 17.13/hr minimum wage after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
The minimum wage in Washington is $17.13 per hour in 2026. Working a standard 40-hour week for 52 weeks, your gross annual income is $35,630. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, your estimated take-home pay is $32,009 per year.
Note: This calculator shows federal taxes only. Washington also has state income tax which will further reduce take-home pay.
| Time Period | Gross Pay | Federal Tax Est. | Take Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | $17.13 | $2.84 | $14.29 |
| Weekly (40 hrs) | $685 | $54 | $631 |
| Monthly | $2,887.67 | $401.39 | $2,667 |
| Annual | $35,630 | $2,839 | $32,009 |
Working at the Washington minimum wage of $17.13/hr, three federal taxes are deducted from every paycheck:
Data sources: Minimum wage rates from U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. Tax calculations based on 2026 IRS federal tax brackets. State-specific rates verified against state labor department websites. Last updated: April 2026
Disclaimer: These calculators provide estimates for federal taxes only and should not be considered tax advice. Actual take-home pay may vary based on additional deductions, state/local taxes, filing status, and other factors. Consult a tax professional for personalized advice.
The 2026 minimum wage is $17.13/hr, but the MIT-calculated living wage for a single adult in this state is approximately $21.50/hr (MIT Living Wage Calculator, King County single adult 2026). That's a gap of $4.37/hr between legal minimum and economic sufficiency.
Washington is one of only eight states with no state income tax, which significantly boosts take-home pay compared to comparable wage states. A worker earning $17.13/hr in Seattle takes home more than a $19.00/hr worker in California after state taxes are applied. Washington also prohibits the tip credit — tipped workers receive the full minimum wage before tips. The city of Tukwila currently has the highest minimum wage of any jurisdiction in the United States at $20.29/hr for large employers.
| City/Category | 2026 Local Wage | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tukwila | $20.29 | Largest employers — highest in the US |
| Seattle (all employers) | $19.97 | Standard rate as of Jan 2026 |
| SeaTac | $19.71 | Hospitality and transportation workers |
| Renton (large employers) | $20.29 | Same as Tukwila |
| Bellingham | $17.28 | Above state rate |
Next increase: January 1, 2027 — CPI-indexed (rate set each September)
For the official rate schedule, visit the state Department of Labor website.
$17.13 — Washington requires full minimum wage for tipped workers
Fully Coupled — Washington state income tax: $0 (no state income tax), but OBBBA federal exemption still applies
Under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), overtime premiums are federally tax-free up to $12,500 (single) and tips are federally tax-free up to $25,000. Whether this benefit is offset by state taxes depends on your state's OBBBA coupling status above.