How Paycheck Taxes Work in Wyoming
How paycheck taxes work in Wyoming: Because Wyoming has no state income tax, your paycheck deductions are primarily federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Wyoming has no individual income tax and low property taxes, making it attractive for take-home pay. Revenue comes from mineral extraction and sales taxes.
Wyoming State Tax Information
Wyoming has no state income tax.
Wyoming has no individual income tax and low property taxes, making it attractive for take-home pay. Revenue comes from mineral extraction and sales taxes.
Federal Income Tax
Federal income tax uses progressive brackets — higher income is taxed at higher rates. The standard deduction reduces your taxable income before brackets apply. Your W-4 determines how much your employer withholds each pay period.
Social Security
Social Security tax (FICA) is 6.2% of wages up to the annual wage base ($184,500 in 2026). Both employee and employer pay this amount; this calculator shows the employee portion.
Medicare
Medicare tax is 1.45% on all wages with no cap. High earners pay an additional 0.9% on wages above $200,000 (single) or $250,000 (married filing jointly).