Washington Paystub Generator
Generate professional Washington paystubs with no state income tax. WA Cares Fund and Paid Family & Medical Leave deductions calculated automatically.
Starting at $8.99 • WA Cares + PFML deductions included
No Income Tax — But Not Deduction-Free
Washington has no state income tax, but unlike Texas or Florida, WA employees still have unique state-mandated deductions that appear on every paystub.
State Income Tax
0%
No state income tax
WA Cares Fund
0.58%
Long-term care tax
PFML (Employee)
~0.54%
Paid family leave
FICA (SS + Medicare)
7.65%
6.2% + 1.45%
Washington's Unique Payroll Deductions
What sets Washington apart from other no-income-tax states
WA Cares Fund
Long-term care insurance program. Employees pay 0.58% of all wages with no cap. Funds future long-term care benefits. Unique to Washington — no other state has this.
Paid Family & Medical Leave
WA's PFML program provides up to 12 weeks paid leave. Total premium 0.74%, with employees paying approximately 72.76% (about 0.54% of wages). Employers of 50+ employees pay the remainder.
No State Income Tax
Like Texas and Florida, Washington has no state income tax. Workers keep more of their gross pay despite the WA Cares and PFML premiums.
Highest Minimum Wage Tier
WA's $16.66/hour state minimum (Seattle $20.76) means higher baseline wages appear on paystubs.
WA Paystub Requirements
Washington has some of the strongest paystub laws in the country
Under RCW 49.48.010, Washington employers must provide itemized wage statements each pay period. Required information includes:
Our Washington paystubs are designed to meet all RCW 49.48.010 requirements with properly itemized deductions including WA Cares Fund and PFML.
Enforcement Warning
The WA Department of Labor & Industries actively enforces wage statement requirements. Employers who fail to provide compliant itemized paystubs face penalties and potential legal liability under Washington labor law.
What's on a Washington Paystub
Every line item included on your professional WA pay stub
No state income tax line — only federal tax plus WA-specific deductions
Paystubs for All Washington Cities
Our Washington paystub generator works for employers and employees across the Evergreen State
Washington Paystub FAQ
Does Washington have state income tax?
No, Washington is one of nine states with no state income tax. However, Washington paystubs still have state-specific deductions: the WA Cares Fund (0.58%) and Paid Family & Medical Leave (~0.54% employee share). These make WA paystubs slightly more complex than Texas or Florida.
What is the WA Cares Fund deduction?
The WA Cares Fund is a first-in-the-nation long-term care insurance program. Employees pay 0.58% of all wages (no cap) to fund future long-term care benefits. Workers who opted out before the deadline are exempt. This deduction appears on all Washington paystubs.
What is Washington's Paid Family & Medical Leave?
WA PFML provides eligible workers up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family or medical reasons. The total premium is 0.74% of wages, with employees paying approximately 72.76% (about 0.54%) and employers covering the rest. Small employers under 50 employees are exempt from the employer share.
What are Washington's paystub requirements?
Washington law (RCW 49.48.010) requires employers to provide itemized wage statements each pay period showing gross wages, hours worked, pay rates, all deductions, and net pay. WA has stricter requirements than many states.
How does Seattle's minimum wage affect paystubs?
Seattle's minimum wage ($20.76 for large employers in 2026) is significantly higher than the state minimum ($16.66). Paystubs for Seattle workers reflect this higher baseline. Other WA cities like SeaTac also have their own higher minimums.
How does Washington compare to other no-tax states?
Unlike Texas and Florida which have truly zero employee state deductions, Washington requires WA Cares Fund (0.58%) and PFML (~0.54%) deductions. So while there's no income tax, WA workers still see about 1.12% in state-specific deductions on their paystubs.
Create Your Washington Paystub
Professional paystubs for the Evergreen State with WA Cares Fund and PFML deductions calculated automatically.
Generate WA PaystubStarting at $8.99 • No state income tax • WA deductions included