Wyoming Income Tax Calculator
Wyoming has no state income tax. This calculator shows how that affects your take‑home pay by estimating your federal income tax, FICA (Social Security & Medicare), and optional estimated sales/property taxes as a percentage of income.
Estimate your Wyoming tax burden
Before tax income from wages, salary, and bonuses.
Reduces your federal taxable income. Subject to IRS annual limits.
Wyoming relies heavily on sales, property, and severance taxes. Use this to approximate your total state & local tax burden.
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Tax breakdown
How the Wyoming income tax calculator works
Wyoming is one of the few U.S. states with no personal income tax. That means your paycheck is only reduced by:
- Federal income tax (based on IRS tax brackets and your filing status)
- FICA payroll taxes (Social Security and Medicare)
- Other state & local taxes such as sales and property tax
This calculator focuses on wage income and uses the current federal tax rules for a typical employee who takes the standard deduction.
Step 1 – Adjusted gross income (AGI)
We start from your annual gross income and subtract pre‑tax deductions:
AGI = Gross income − Pre‑tax retirement − Other pre‑tax deductions
Step 2 – Standard deduction
Next we subtract the IRS standard deduction for your filing status to get federal taxable income.
Federal taxable income = max(0, AGI − Standard deduction)
Step 3 – Federal income tax (progressive brackets)
The calculator applies the U.S. federal tax brackets for your filing status. Each portion of your income is taxed at the rate for its bracket. The total is your federal income tax.
Step 4 – FICA payroll taxes
For most W‑2 employees, FICA is:
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to the annual wage base limit
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages (this calculator ignores the small additional Medicare surtax on very high incomes)
FICA ≈ 7.65% × W‑2 wages (up to the Social Security cap)
Step 5 – Wyoming state income tax
Wyoming does not levy a state income tax, so:
Wyoming state income tax = $0
Step 6 – Estimated sales & property taxes
Instead of income tax, Wyoming relies more on sales, property, and severance taxes. To give you a more realistic picture of your total tax burden, you can choose an effective state & local tax rate as a percentage of income.
Estimated sales & property taxes = Income × (Chosen % ÷ 100)
Step 7 – Total taxes and take‑home pay
Total taxes = Federal income tax + FICA + Estimated sales/property taxes
Take‑home pay = Gross income − Total taxes
Effective total tax rate = Total taxes ÷ Gross income
Typical Wyoming tax scenarios
The table below shows example results using a 5% estimated state & local tax rate.
| Filing status | Income | Federal tax | FICA | Est. sales/prop | Take‑home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $50,000 | ≈ $4,300 | ≈ $3,825 | $2,500 | ≈ $39,375 |
| Married filing jointly | $120,000 | ≈ $11,000 | ≈ $9,180 | $6,000 | ≈ $93,820 |
| Head of household | $80,000 | ≈ $7,600 | ≈ $6,120 | $4,000 | ≈ $62,280 |
Limitations and assumptions
- Uses current-year federal tax brackets and standard deductions.
- Assumes W‑2 wage income only (no self‑employment tax, capital gains, or complex credits).
- Ignores additional Medicare surtax on very high incomes.
- Sales & property tax rate is a user‑chosen estimate, not an official figure.
For official guidance, always refer to the IRS and, for property and sales taxes, your local Wyoming county or municipality.
Frequently asked questions about Wyoming income tax
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
No. Wyoming does not tax personal income. That means no state tax on wages, salaries, bonuses, or most investment income for individuals.
What taxes fund Wyoming state and local government?
Instead of an income tax, Wyoming relies heavily on:
- Sales and use taxes
- Property taxes
- Severance taxes on natural resource extraction
- Various fees and excise taxes
How does Wyoming compare to other no‑income‑tax states?
Wyoming is often ranked as one of the most tax‑friendly states because it has:
- No state income tax
- Relatively low property taxes (though they vary by county)
- No tax on Social Security benefits
However, your personal situation—home value, spending patterns, and income level—will determine your actual tax burden.
Can this calculator help me compare Wyoming to another state?
Yes. Run this calculator for your income, then compare the results with a calculator for a state that does have an income tax. The difference in state income tax will show you how much more (or less) take‑home pay you might have in Wyoming, before considering differences in housing costs and other expenses.