How this is calculated
Net pay in Wyoming = gross salary minus federal withholdings only, because Wyoming has no state personal income tax. Using tax year 2026 federal figures (Rev. Proc. 2025-32): federal income tax is gross minus the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 married) run marginally through the seven brackets (10%–37%); Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500; Medicare is 1.45% of all wages plus 0.9% over $200,000 (single) / $250,000 (married). Worked example — $60,000, single: federal income tax $5,020.00, Social Security $3,720.00, Medicare $870.00; net $50,390.00 per year, or $1,938.08 per biweekly paycheck. Pre-tax deductions and credits are not modeled; Wyoming has no state or local wage income taxes to subtract.
Disclaimer: This calculator provides educational estimates only and is not financial, tax, or investment advice. Figures are simplified and may not reflect your full situation — consult a qualified professional before making financial decisions.
Wyoming has no state income tax, so a Wyoming paycheck loses money to just three things:
federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. This calculator itemizes all three for tax
year 2026, shows your effective rate, and cites its sources.
How to use it
- Enter your annual gross salary.
- Pick your filing status.
- Wyoming is preselected in the state menu, contributing a $0 row.
- Choose your pay frequency for the per-check net.
Mineral-funded, and low-tax overall
Wyoming stands out even among no-income-tax states for its low overall tax burden. Severance
taxes and royalties on oil, gas, and coal do much of the revenue work, so the state charges no
personal income tax, keeps sales tax modest (4% state, with local additions), and has relatively
low property taxes. For your paycheck the state row is $0 at every salary, with no municipal wage
taxes and no state return to file. Compare the same salary in
California to see the difference.
The trade-off is revenue volatility, not your paycheck
Wyoming’s reliance on mineral revenue makes its budget sensitive to energy prices — a state-level
concern, not a paycheck one. From an earner’s perspective, Wyoming is simply one of the most
tax-friendly states in the country: no income tax, low sales and property taxes, and the simplest
possible withholding (just the federal W-4).
Limits
Covers federal income tax and FICA only, using 2026 IRS figures. It excludes pre-tax deductions,
tax credits, and W-4 fine-tuning. Check your refund with the
tax refund calculator; the flexible
paycheck calculator handles any state.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
- No. Wyoming has no personal income tax, so your paycheck loses only federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus any benefits you choose. There are no local wage taxes either.
- How much is withheld from a $60,000 paycheck in Wyoming?
- For a single filer in 2026: about $5,020 federal income tax, $3,720 Social Security, and $870 Medicare — roughly 16% of gross, leaving about $50,390 a year or $1,938 per biweekly check, before any 401(k) or insurance.
- How does Wyoming afford no income tax?
- Mineral wealth. Severance taxes and royalties on oil, gas, and coal extraction fund much of Wyoming's budget, letting it forgo a personal income tax. It also has a relatively low sales tax (4% state) and low property taxes, making it one of the lower overall tax burdens in the country.
- Which tax year does this use?
- Tax year 2026, per IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: the $16,100/$32,200 standard deduction, the seven brackets, and the $184,500 Social Security wage base.