STATE TAX COMPARISON · TAX YEAR 2026
Oregon vs Washington taxes in 2026
Washington has no income tax on wages, while Oregon taxes income at graduated rates from 4.75% to 9.9%. Single filers keep more in Washington at every income shown: $3,204 more at $50,000, rising to $22,705 at $250,000. A married couple with two children keeps more in Washington at every income shown: $2,176 more at $50,000, rising to $20,115 at $250,000.
Your estimate
- You keep more in Washington
- $5,054.75 a year
- Oregon income tax
- $5,054.75
- Washington income tax
- $0.00
- Take-home in Oregon
- $56,537.75
- Take-home in Washington
- $61,592.50
Take-home pay in Oregon and Washington
Take-home pay is wages minus state income tax, federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare. Property, sales and other taxes are not included.
| Oregon | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $3,204 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $3,204 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $39,151 | $42,355 |
| $75,000 in wages: $5,055 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $5,055 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $56,538 | $61,593 |
| $100,000 in wages: $7,148 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $7,148 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $72,032 | $79,180 |
| $150,000 in wages: $12,805 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $12,805 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $100,986 | $113,791 |
| $250,000 in wages: $22,705 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $22,705 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $160,477 | $183,182 |
| Oregon | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 in wages: $2,176 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $2,176 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $46,619 | $48,795 |
| $75,000 in wages: $4,342 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $4,342 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $64,680 | $69,023 |
| $100,000 in wages: $6,267 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $6,267 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $82,843 | $89,110 |
| $150,000 in wages: $10,160 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $10,160 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $117,425 | $127,585 |
| $250,000 in wages: $20,115 more take-home in Washington | ||
| State income tax | $20,115 | $0 |
| Take-home pay | $181,753 | $201,868 |
Rates and deductions
| Oregon | Washington | |
|---|---|---|
| Rates | 4.75% to 9.9% | No wage income tax |
| Standard deduction | $2,910 single, $5,820 joint | None |
| Personal exemption | $263 single, $526 joint (credit), none above $100,000 of income ($200,000 joint) | None |
Retirement and Social Security
Does Oregon tax Social Security?
No. Oregon does not tax Social Security benefits.
Oregon Social Security tax rules
Does Oregon tax retirement income?
Yes. Oregon taxes pensions and 401(k) and IRA withdrawals at its regular rates.
Oregon retirement income tax for 2026
Does Washington tax Social Security?
No. Washington has no personal income tax, so it does not tax Social Security benefits.
Washington Social Security tax rules
Does Washington tax retirement income?
No. Washington has no personal income tax, so it does not tax pensions or 401(k) and IRA withdrawals. Federal income tax still applies.