Seattle, WA variant. This is a Seattle, WA-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
Seattle paychecks are shaped by WA state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $116,068 median income and a cost-of-living index of 152 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a Seattle paycheck
Seattle has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + WA state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 152) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your Seattle take-home figure.
About Seattle, WA
Seattle residents pay no state or city income tax, since Washington does not impose a personal income tax on wages.
Seattle is a high-cost housing market, with home prices and rents pushed up by strong technology-driven demand.
Seattle's economy is anchored by major technology and e-commerce companies, along with aerospace and global trade.
Worked example: $116,068 in Seattle
FICA on $116,068 is $8,879. No city income tax applies in Seattle. Federal and WA state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $855,000
- Median rent: $2,350/mo
- Median household income: $116,068
- Local sales tax: 10.35%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.84%
- Cost of living index: 152 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Seattle have a city income tax?
No, Seattle has no separate city income tax beyond WA state tax.
What is the median income in Seattle?
About $116,068 per household.