Wyoming paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)
| State income tax | None |
|---|---|
| State payroll taxes | None paid by employees |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Federal (every state) | 2026 brackets from 10% to 37%; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000 |
| Sales tax | 5.39% average combined rate — Wyoming sales tax calculator |
How Wyoming taxes your paycheck
Wyoming has no individual income tax, so there is no state income tax withholding and no state withholding certificate to fill out. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare still apply as they do everywhere: on the $65,000 example they take 16.3% of gross pay.
Worked example: $65,000 salary in Wyoming
A single filer paid every two weeks (26 paychecks), with no 401(k) or health deductions — the calculator's starting values:
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$942.50 |
| Wyoming income tax | −$0.00 | −$0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $2,092.60 | $54,407.50 |
Federal: $65,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $48,900 taxable, which the 2026 single brackets tax at $5,620.00.
Wyoming: no state income tax on wages, so $0.
All taxes together take 16.3% of gross pay, leaving $54,407.50.
Take-home pay at other salaries in Wyoming
| Salary | Single, per year | Single, biweekly | WY income tax | Total tax rate | Married jointly, per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320.00 | $0 | 14.2% | $36,160 |
| $50,000 | $42,355 | $1,629.04 | $0 | 15.3% | $44,395 |
| $65,000 | $54,408 | $2,092.60 | $0 | 16.3% | $56,588 |
| $80,000 | $65,110 | $2,504.23 | $0 | 18.6% | $68,640 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045.38 | $0 | 20.8% | $84,710 |
| $150,000 | $113,791 | $4,376.58 | $0 | 24.1% | $123,185 |
Standard deduction only, with no pre-tax deductions or dependents and no local tax. The total tax rate (single) includes federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, state income tax and state payroll contributions.
Wyoming compared with nearby states
On a $65,000 salary (single, biweekly), Wyoming ranks 1 (tied with 7 others) of 51 for take-home pay, where 1 keeps the most. Utah, Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Nebraska would leave less; South Dakota would leave about the same.
Local income taxes are left out, except Maryland's county tax, which every resident pays (3.20% used here).
| State | State & county income tax | State payroll taxes | Take-home per year | vs. Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | — |
| Montana | $2,312 | $0 | $52,096 | −$2,312 |
| South Dakota | $0 | $0 | $54,408 | +$0 |
| Nebraska | $2,078 | $0 | $52,330 | −$2,078 |
| Colorado | $2,152 | $286 | $51,970 | −$2,438 |
| Utah | $2,535 | $0 | $51,873 | −$2,535 |
| Idaho | $2,337 | $0 | $52,071 | −$2,337 |
Good to know about Wyoming paychecks
- Wyoming has no personal or corporate income tax; mineral severance and property taxes fund much of the state budget.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $65,000 a year after taxes in Wyoming?
About $54,408 a year, or $2,092.60 per biweekly paycheck, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after $5,620 of federal income tax and $4,973 of Social Security and Medicare. A married couple filing jointly on the same salary keeps about $56,588.
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
No. Wyoming levies no personal or corporate income tax. Employers withhold only federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
What else is taken out of a paycheck in Wyoming?
Nothing else statewide: Wyoming has no employee-paid disability, paid-leave or unemployment payroll tax, so the other deductions are federal taxes and whatever you elect, such as retirement savings or health premiums.
Do cities or counties in Wyoming tax wages?
No. Local governments in Wyoming do not tax employees' wages, so the state-level estimate is complete apart from your own deductions.
Is take-home pay higher in Wyoming or nearby states?
On a $65,000 single salary, Wyoming ranks 1 (tied with 7 others) of 51 for take-home pay at $54,408. None of its neighbors leaves more, while Utah ($51,873), Colorado ($51,970) and Idaho ($52,071) leave less.
Estimates only — not tax advice. Actual withholding depends on your federal Form W-4, any Wyoming withholding certificate, pre-tax benefits and year-to-date wages. Wyoming income tax figures: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026 (as of Jan. 1, 2026). Payroll contributions: sources listed above. Checked October 2026.