Quick answer
Wyoming paycheck basics
Wyoming does not tax income from wages. The State of Wyoming's own description of its economy says it plainly: "Unlike other states, Wyoming does not possess an individual or corporate income tax." The Wyoming Department of Revenue's divisions are excise tax, mineral tax, and property tax, and none of them takes anything out of a paycheck. A Wyoming paycheck therefore has no state income tax line, at any salary or filing status.
Federal withholding is unchanged. Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare come out of every Wyoming paycheck the same as in any other state, and the amounts depend on filing status, Form W-4 choices, pay frequency, and any pre-tax deductions taken first. Wyoming also takes nothing from an employee's pay for state unemployment insurance, which the Department of Workforce Services says is funded entirely by employer contributions. This calculator applies the current federal withholding tables to a Wyoming paycheck so hourly and salaried workers can see their take-home pay, and it uses the $7.25 federal minimum wage as the hourly floor.
How Wyoming taxes your paycheck
Wyoming has no individual income tax, so there is no state rate, bracket, or standard deduction to apply to wages and the state income tax line on a Wyoming paycheck is always $0. The state describes the arrangement in its About Wyoming page: unlike other states, it does not possess an individual or corporate income tax. The Wyoming Department of Revenue administers excise tax, mineral tax, and property tax through its divisions, not an income tax. No Wyoming version of Form W-4 exists, no state withholding tables are published, and no state income tax return is filed on wage income. Wyoming's unemployment insurance benefits are funded entirely by employer contributions to the state's trust fund, so nothing is deducted from an employee's paycheck for it. Everything withheld from a Wyoming paycheck is federal: income tax under IRS Publication 15-T, Social Security, and Medicare, plus whatever deductions the worker elects, such as a retirement contribution or a health premium.
Worked example
A $60,000 salary in Wyoming, single, paid biweekly
- Annual salary:
- $60,000
- Filing status:
- Single
- Pay frequency:
- Biweekly (26 paychecks/year)
- Deductions:
- None
- State:
- Wyoming
- Salary: +$2,307.69
- Federal income tax: −$193.08
- Social Security: −$143.08
- Medicare: −$33.46
Net pay per paycheck: $1,938.07
Computed with Wyoming's default withholding certificate (no allowances, no extra withholding) and no pre-tax or post-tax deductions. Your own paycheck will differ with different elections.
Take-home pay by salary in Wyoming
Net pay at five common salaries, biweekly, with no bonus, tips or deductions — computed the same way as the worked example above, for Single and Married Filing Jointly.
| Annual salary | Single — per paycheck | Single — annual | MFJ — per paycheck | MFJ — annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,320.00 | $34,320.00 | $1,390.77 | $36,160.02 |
| $60,000 | $1,938.07 | $50,389.82 | $2,021.92 | $52,569.92 |
| $80,000 | $2,504.22 | $65,109.72 | $2,639.99 | $68,639.74 |
| $100,000 | $3,045.38 | $79,179.88 | $3,258.07 | $84,709.82 |
| $150,000 | $4,376.58 | $113,791.08 | $4,737.89 | $123,185.14 |
How to use this calculator
- Enter your pay. Choose salary or hourly, fill in the amount and hours, and pick how often you are paid.
- Fill in your federal Form W-4. Filing status, the Step 2 checkbox, and Steps 3 and 4 if they apply to you.
- Add any deductions. Traditional or Roth 401(k), health premiums, HSA, FSA, or other pre-tax and post-tax amounts taken from your pay.
- Read your results. Net pay per paycheck, the full breakdown by category, and any warnings about your specific numbers.
Formulas used
Net pay = gross pay − pre-tax deductions − federal tax − FICA − state tax ($0) − state payroll programs − local tax − post-tax deductions.
Wyoming vs. neighboring states
Net pay on a $75,000 salary, single, paid biweekly, in Wyoming compared with its bordering states.
| State | Net pay per paycheck | Net pay annual | Difference vs. Wyoming (annual) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $2,368.94 | $61,592.44 | — |
| Colorado | $2,238.63 | $58,204.38 | −$3,388.06 |
| Idaho | $2,248.94 | $58,472.44 | −$3,120.00 |
| Montana | $2,257.94 | $58,706.44 | −$2,886.00 |
| Nebraska | $2,257.19 | $58,686.94 | −$2,905.50 |
| South Dakota | $2,368.94 | $61,592.44 | +$0.00 |
| Utah | $2,240.94 | $58,264.44 | −$3,328.00 |
Frequently asked questions
How is federal income tax withheld from my paycheck calculated?+
Employers use the IRS Publication 15-T percentage method with the elections on your Form W-4: filing status, whether Step 2 is checked, Step 3 credits, and any Step 4 adjustments. That produces an amount to withhold each pay period before Social Security, Medicare, and any state or local tax are applied.
What is FICA and why is it withheld on every paycheck?+
FICA is Social Security tax (6.2% of wages up to the annual Social Security wage base) plus Medicare tax (1.45% of all wages, with an extra 0.9% on wages above $200,000 in a year). Both are withheld on every US paycheck regardless of which state you work in, because they fund federal programs rather than a state one.
Is the result on this calculator the same as my actual paycheck?+
It is an estimate for planning, not a substitute for your pay stub. Your actual withholding depends on the exact elections on file with your employer, your specific pay dates, and any mid-year changes to your deductions — the calculator applies the published federal and state formulas to the numbers you enter.
Does Wyoming have a state income tax on paychecks?+
No. The State of Wyoming says it does not possess an individual or corporate income tax, so a Wyoming paycheck has no state income tax withholding line at any income level or filing status. Federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare are still withheld.
Why does my Wyoming paycheck still show federal tax withheld?+
Wyoming not taxing income only removes the state withholding line. Every paycheck in every state, including Wyoming, still has federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withheld under the same IRS rules.
Do Wyoming employees pay for unemployment insurance out of their paycheck?+
No. The Wyoming Department of Workforce Services says unemployment insurance benefits are funded entirely by employer contributions to the unemployment insurance trust fund. Nothing is deducted from an employee's wages for it, and this calculator shows no such deduction.
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming in 2026?+
Wyoming law sets the minimum wage at $5.15 per hour, but most workers must be paid at least the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour, according to the Wyoming Department of Workforce Services. The U.S. Department of Labor's state table lists $5.15 and notes that employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act must pay $7.25.
Why does this page use $7.25 instead of Wyoming's $5.15 minimum wage?+
Because $7.25 is what most Wyoming workers must actually be paid. The state's $5.15 figure applies only where the federal Fair Labor Standards Act does not, so the hourly presets and the below-minimum-wage warning here use the federal rate.
Is there a Wyoming state W-4 form?+
No. Because Wyoming has no individual income tax, there is no state withholding certificate. Only the federal Form W-4 affects the income tax withheld from a Wyoming paycheck.
What taxes does the Wyoming Department of Revenue collect?+
Its home page lists divisions for excise tax, mineral tax, and property tax. None of them is an income tax on individuals, and none is taken from a paycheck.
Does living in Wyoming but working in another state change my state withholding?+
It can. Whether state tax is withheld depends on the state where the work is performed and that state's rules for nonresidents, not on Wyoming having no income tax. Wyoming borders six states, so check the other state's withholding requirements separately.
Are bonuses and commissions taxed differently in Wyoming?+
Not at the state level, because Wyoming has no state tax on wage income. Federally, supplemental wages such as bonuses are withheld at the flat 22% supplemental rate, and Social Security and Medicare still apply.
Which states border Wyoming, and how does their take-home pay compare?+
Wyoming borders Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Utah. The neighboring-state table on this page compares net pay on a $75,000 salary in Wyoming with each bordering state that has its own calculator page on this site.
Sources
- State of Wyoming — About Wyoming
- Wyoming Department of Revenue
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services — Unemployment Insurance
- Wyoming Department of Workforce Services — Labor Standards FAQ
- U.S. Department of Labor — State Minimum Wage Laws (Wyoming)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
- Social Security Administration — 2026 COLA Fact Sheet