Wyoming Take-Home Pay Calculator
Wyoming has no state income tax, so your paycheck only loses federal income tax and FICA — this calculator shows exactly what that leaves you.
Why the Wyoming paycheck math is simpler
(no state tax line — Wyoming's constitution prohibits an income tax)
Wyoming's constitution bars a personal income tax, and the state also has no corporate income tax — a rare combination that makes it one of the most tax-friendly states in the country for both individuals and businesses. A Wyoming paycheck skips the state-tax line entirely, same as Texas or Alaska.
Taxable after $4,000 pre-tax and $15,000 federal standard deduction: $61,000. Federal tax ≈ $8,334 · Social Security $4,960 · Medicare $1,160.
Annual take-home ≈ $61,546 → about $2,367 per biweekly paycheck (76.9% of gross) — no state tax line to subtract.
How Wyoming funds itself instead — mineral wealth does the work
Wyoming is a major producer of coal, oil, and natural gas, and severance taxes on that mineral production generate substantial state revenue without falling on individual wage earners. Combined with a modest sales tax (4% state rate, up to 6% with local additions) and property taxes, this mineral-driven revenue base is what allows Wyoming to avoid income tax entirely — a funding model shared with Alaska but few other states.
No estate or inheritance tax either
Beyond skipping income tax, Wyoming also has neither an estate tax nor an inheritance tax, rounding out its reputation as one of the most tax-favorable states for both earning and wealth transfer. Social Security and other retirement income are entirely tax-free at the state level as a result.
Common mistakes when estimating a Wyoming paycheck
- Assuming a generic state default rate applies. Confirm any payroll tool shows $0 state tax for Wyoming.
- Overlooking mineral-tax dependency's long-term risk. Wyoming's revenue model depends heavily on commodity prices, which is a state-budget consideration, though it doesn't affect an individual paycheck.
- Assuming retirement income is taxed. It isn't — Wyoming taxes no personal income of any kind.
Frequently asked questions
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
No — the state constitution bars one, along with any corporate income tax.
How does Wyoming fund government without an income tax?
Mainly through severance taxes on coal, oil, and natural gas production.
Does Wyoming tax Social Security or retirement income?
No — all retirement income is tax-free at the state level since Wyoming has no personal income tax.
Does Wyoming have an estate or inheritance tax?
No — Wyoming has neither.
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Note: Simplified estimate using 2025 federal figures and the standard deduction; excludes credits and benefit specifics. Not tax advice. Figures: 2025 federal tax year; Wyoming has no state income tax. Last reviewed: September 2026.