Washington Taxes & Wages in 2026
Washington has no state income tax, a statewide sales tax of 6.5%, and a 2026 minimum wage of $17.13/hour. Here is the at-a-glance picture, with sources.
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Income Tax
Washington does not tax individual income. Washington does tax long-term capital gains above $278,000 (7%–9.9%).
Sales Tax
The statewide sales tax is 6.5%. Cities and counties add local option taxes — combined rates commonly run 1.5–3 percentage points higher than the state rate.
2026 Minimum Wage
$17.13/hour. Highest state minimum wage; no tip credit
Tax Filing Notes
No {s.name} state income tax return is required for individuals — except the capital-gains tax above $278,000.
How Washington compares
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Washington 2026 — FAQ
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Sources: Tax Foundation — State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets 2026; U.S. DOL/WHD state minimum wage tables (Paylocity/Gusto 2026 editions); state revenue agencies. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026. Educational reference — verify current rates with the Washington revenue department before relying on them.
Data sources & methodology
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- Public reference rates Savings/investment assumptions stated as planning estimates; no live market rates.
- Internal editorial Calculators reviewed by the AllMoneyCalc editorial team before publication.
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