Wyoming payroll taxes

State income tax: None. Wyoming does not tax wage income; there is no state wage withholding.
Local wage tax: None. Cities and counties do not levy employee wage income taxes.
Unemployment Insurance (UI/SUI): Employer-paid only; employees do not pay Wyoming UI from wages.
Other state programs: No statewide employee-paid disability or paid family leave payroll taxes.
Federal income tax (FIT): Withheld per IRS rules from your federal Form W-4.
FICA: Social Security and Medicare—see details below.
Pre-tax deductions: 401(k), HSA/FSA, and Section 125 premiums can reduce FIT-taxable wages (and sometimes FICA).
Post-tax deductions: Roth 401(k), garnishments, union dues, charitable giving, and other after-tax items.

How Your Wyoming Paycheck Works

Start with gross pay (salary for the period or hourly × hours; include overtime where due).
Subtract pre-tax items (401(k), HSA/FSA, cafeteria plans) to get taxable wages.
Apply FICA: Social Security up to the federal wage base; Medicare on all wages; Additional Medicare for high earners.
Calculate federal withholding using IRS methods and your W-4 elections.
No state or local wage tax in Wyoming; employer separately pays UI and other employer payroll taxes.
Subtract post-tax deductions (Roth, garnishments, etc.) to arrive at net pay.

Wyoming Income unemployment tax rate — 10 Years Data

Employees do not pay Wyoming Unemployment Insurance from wages. Employers contribute on a taxable wage base at new-employer or experience rates. Values below are illustrative; confirm your annual rate notice.

Year	Employee UI Rate	Employee Pays?	Employer Taxable Wage Base (approx.)	New Employer Rate (typ.)	Experienced Employer Rate Range (approx.)
2016	0%	No	$25,400	~2.3%	~0.1%–8.5%
2017	0%	No	$26,400	~2.3%	~0.1%–8.7%
2018	0%	No	$27,300	~2.3%	~0.1%–8.9%
2019	0%	No	$27,900	~2.3%	~0.1%–9.1%
2020	0%	No	$28,400	~2.3%	~0.1%–9.3%
2021	0%	No	$28,700	~2.3%	~0.1%–9.5%
2022	0%	No	$29,100	~2.3%	~0.1%–9.7%
2023	0%	No	$29,700	~2.3%	~0.1%–9.9%
2024	0%	No	$30,200	~2.3%	~0.1%–10.1%
2025	0%	No	$30,800	~2.3%	~0.1%–10.3%

Wyoming salary threshold

Wyoming follows federal FLSA white-collar rules. Exempt status requires meeting the current federal salary threshold and applicable duties tests. If either test is not met, overtime is owed after 40 hours in a workweek.

Median Household Income — Wyoming (10 years, current dollars)

Illustrative nominal values showing trend; verify with the latest American Community Survey for official statistics.

Year	Median Household Income
2015	$60,000
2016	$62,200
2017	$63,900
2018	$65,700
2019	$67,500
2020	$69,200
2021	$73,600
2022	$78,900
2023	$81,100
2024	$82,700

Wyoming Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)

Social Security: 6.2% employee + 6.2% employer, up to the federal annual wage base.
Medicare: 1.45% employee + 1.45% employer on all wages.
Additional Medicare: 0.9% employee-only on wages above $200,000 (employer remains 1.45%).

Number of cities that have local income taxes

Wyoming has no local wage income taxes. Paychecks include federal withholding, FICA, and any benefits or court-ordered deductions. Because there’s no municipal wage tax layer, moving between Wyoming cities typically does not change payroll withholding beyond federal rules and employer benefit choices.

Local income tax table (employee wage tax)

City/County	Local Wage Tax	Notes
Statewide (Wyoming)	None	No municipal/county percentage-of-wages tax on employees

Wyoming Wage and Hour Laws: Overtime, Pay Frequency

Overtime: Most non-exempt employees earn 1.5× after 40 hours/week (no daily overtime rule).
Minimum wage: Wyoming sets a state minimum; many employers follow the higher federal minimum if applicable—confirm for your worksite.
Pay frequency: Employers must establish regular paydays (weekly/biweekly/semimonthly are common) and pay on time; final-pay deadlines apply at separation.
Breaks/meals: Follow federal standards; minors and certain industries may have additional protections.

Additional Wyoming forms

Federal Form W-4 — Controls federal withholding (no Wyoming state W-4 for wages).
UI Employer Registration & Rate Notice — Wyoming Department of Workforce Services account setup and SUI rate assignment.
New Hire Reporting — Report hires/rehires within the required timeframe.
Required workplace posters — Wage/hour, unemployment, safety, and federal postings.

FAQs — Wyoming Salary Paycheck Calculator

How do I use a Wyoming Salary Paycheck Calculator to estimate net pay?

Enter gross pay and frequency, W-4 details, and any pre-/post-tax deductions. The calculator applies FICA and federal withholding (no WY state/local wage tax) to estimate per-pay and annual take-home.

Why doesn’t my Wyoming paycheck show state income tax?

Wyoming has no state individual income tax on wages, so there is no state withholding line. You’ll still see FICA and federal withholding.

Do any Wyoming cities have a local wage tax?

No. Municipalities and counties in Wyoming do not levy wage-based income taxes on employees.

Do Wyoming employees pay unemployment insurance from wages?

No. UI is employer-funded in Wyoming. Employees will not see a state UI deduction on their pay stubs.

Which form controls my paycheck withholding if there’s no state tax?

Your federal Form W-4 controls federal withholding. Wyoming does not have a state W-4 for wage income.

How are bonuses and commissions taxed in Wyoming?

They’re subject to federal supplemental methods and FICA. There is no Wyoming state or local wage tax. Enter bonuses as supplemental pay in the calculator.

Can I add an extra withholding amount even without state tax?

Yes—on the federal side. Request an additional federal dollar amount per paycheck on Form W-4 and preview the impact in the calculator.

How do pre-tax benefits (401(k), HSA, FSA) affect my paycheck?

Pre-tax benefits reduce federal taxable wages (and sometimes FICA), increasing take-home pay. They do not affect Wyoming state withholding because none exists for wages.

Are Roth 401(k) contributions pre-tax?

No. Roth contributions are post-tax and do not reduce payroll taxable wages today. Enter them as post-tax deductions.

How do I enter overtime and shift differentials?

Add overtime hours and premiums; the calculator increases gross pay and recomputes FICA and federal withholding accordingly.

What pay frequency should I choose?

Select your employer’s schedule (weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, monthly). The tool prorates wages and withholdings per period and tracks annual caps like Social Security.

Why did my net pay change mid-year without a raise?

You may have reached the Social Security wage base; Social Security stops for the rest of the year while Medicare continues, increasing take-home pay.

How are tips handled for Wyoming payroll?

Reported tips are taxable for FIT and FICA. Include tips to avoid under-withholding at the federal level.

Does Additional Medicare tax apply in Wyoming?

Yes—federally. Employees pay an extra 0.9% above $200,000 in wages; employers do not match it. The calculator adds it automatically when applicable.

Can student employees be exempt from FICA?

Some student workers at qualifying institutions may be FICA-exempt while enrolled at least half-time. If exempt, remove FICA for that job in your estimate.

How do PTO payouts get taxed?

PTO cash-outs are taxable wages subject to FIT and FICA (no WY wage tax). If paid separately, employers may use federal supplemental methods—model as supplemental wages.

What if I live in Colorado, Montana, Idaho, Utah, or South Dakota but work in Wyoming?

Wyoming won’t withhold state wage tax. Your resident state may require returns and could tax your income; check credit rules and model both scenarios.

How do garnishments affect my paycheck?

Enter court-ordered amounts as post-tax deductions. The calculator subtracts them after federal taxes, subject to federal and state limits.

How can I avoid a large balance due at year-end?

Increase federal withholding via an extra per-pay amount on W-4, adjust pre-tax benefits, or make estimated payments. Use the calculator to preview results first.

Can I compare traditional vs. Roth 401(k) effects?

Yes—run traditional (pre-tax) and Roth (post-tax) scenarios to see near-term take-home differences and long-term implications.

How do I model a mid-year raise or promotion?

Run two scenarios—old rate for already-paid checks and new rate for remaining periods—then combine to project full-year taxes and net pay.

Wyoming Salary Paycheck Calculator