Reading a Wyoming pay stub, line by line
A Wyoming pay stub carries no state lines at all — every involuntary deduction is federal. Here is what each line means in 2026:
Federal income tax. Withheld per your federal W-4 — the only tax form a Wyoming new hire fills out. Wyoming has no income tax, so there is no state withholding form and no state tax ID on the stub.
Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 in 2026). On a $60,000 salary that is $3,720 a year. From January 1, 2027: Social Security 6.2% up to $192,300.
Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000). $870 a year on $60,000 — together with Social Security, $4,590, the entire payroll-tax bill for most Wyoming workers.
Voluntary lines only after that. Health premiums, 401(k) and similar deductions you authorized. The Department of Workforce Services lists the limited cases where an employer may deduct otherwise — cash shortages, repayment of loans or advances, and damaged or lost equipment (W.S. 27-4-104(a)).
What you will NOT see: a "WY SIT" income tax line, a state disability or paid-family-leave line (Wyoming has neither program), or any city or county income tax — Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie levy none. If a Wyoming stub shows a state or city income tax, it is wrong.
Wyoming paycheck facts — 2026
| Item | 2026 value |
|---|---|
| State income tax | None — the Department of Revenue has no income tax division |
| State withholding form | None — federal W-4 only |
| Employee-paid SDI / PFML | None — Wyoming has no disability or family-leave program |
| Local income taxes | None |
| Minimum wage | $7.25 (federal, FLSA-covered employers) · state floor still $5.15 |
| Tipped cash wage | $2.13 (tip credit up to $5.12) |
| Final paycheck | By the next regular payday — quit or fired (W.S. 27-4-104(a)) |
| Pay frequency | No general rule; certain industries must pay semi-monthly (W.S. 27-4-101) |
| Take-home on $60,000 | $50,390 (16.0% effective, all federal) |
What you actually take home in Wyoming (2026 estimates)
Estimated for a single filer taking the standard deduction. With no state or local tax and no state programs, the only deductions in this table are federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare:
| Gross pay | Est. net per year | Net biweekly | Net monthly | Effective tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $1,320 | $2,860 | 14.2% |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $1,938 | $4,199 | 16.0% |
| $75,000 | $61,593 | $2,369 | $5,133 | 17.9% |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $3,045 | $6,598 | 20.8% |
| Min wage, full-time ($7.25/hr) | $13,926 | $536 | $1,161 | 7.7% |
| Wyoming median wage ($24.17/hr) | $42,575 | $1,637 | $3,548 | 15.3% |
Every dollar of the 16% effective rate is federal. At $60,000 a single Wyoming filer keeps $50,390 — the same as in any other no-income-tax state on this site.
Full-time at $7.25 grosses $15,080 — under the $16,100 federal standard deduction, so that stub shows only Social Security and Medicare.
Methodology: 2026 federal brackets and $16,100 standard deduction (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32), FICA per SSA. Wyoming has no state or local income tax and no employee-paid state programs. Estimates only — your withholding depends on your W-4, credits, and pre-tax benefits.
What Wyoming jobs pay (BLS, May 2025)
| Occupation | Median hourly | Median annual |
|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse | $40.27 | $83,760 |
| Software developer | $55.37 | $115,170 |
| Elementary school teacher | — | $61,150 |
| Truck driver (heavy) | $28.99 | $60,310 |
| Construction laborer | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| Customer service rep | $20.35 | $42,340 |
| Retail salesperson | $16.50 | $34,310 |
| Waiter / waitress (tips included) | $11.50 | $23,920 |
Wyoming's median hourly wage across all occupations is $24.17 — within 2% of the national median of $24.51 — and with no state tax, every Wyoming paycheck keeps the full difference a neighboring state would withhold.
Wyoming's workforce in numbers
- 588,753 residents — with a civilian labor force of 285,207 and 3.0% unemployment (Census 2025 estimate; BLS, July 2026)
- 65,773 self-employed (nonemployer) businesses (Census, 2023) — about one for every 9 residents, and 2.8 times the number of businesses with employees
- 212,203 people on employer payrolls at 23,865 establishments, earning $12.4 billion a year (Census County Business Patterns, 2023)
- Mean annual wage: $61,560 (BLS OEWS, May 2025)
Wyoming pay rules — the answers people actually need
Final paycheck: by the next regular payday. The Department of Workforce Services states final wages are due "by your employer's next regular payday" under W.S. 27-4-104(a) — the same rule whether you quit or were fired. Plenty of websites still quote an old "five working days" deadline; the state agency's current guidance is the next regular payday.
Pay frequency: Wyoming sets no general payday schedule for most employers, but under W.S. 27-4-101 certain industries must pay semi-monthly. Your employer's regular payday is what the final-pay deadline runs from.
Deductions are limited. Beyond taxes and what you authorize, DWS lists cash shortages, repayment of loans or advances, and damaged or lost equipment as the situations where an employer may deduct from wages (W.S. 27-4-104(a)).
Minimum wage: $7.25, tipped $2.13. Wyoming's own statute still says $5.15, but DWS notes most workers must be paid the federal $7.25. Tipped workers may be paid a $2.13 cash wage only if tips bring them to $7.25. Overtime is 1.5× after 40 hours a week.
Wage claims go to the Department of Workforce Services Labor Standards section, which investigates and resolves unpaid-wage complaints.
Minimum wage in Wyoming — one federal rate, no local overrides (2026)
Wyoming's statutory minimum wage is $5.15 — but employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which is most of them, must pay $7.25. No Wyoming city or county sets its own minimum wage or income tax.
| Rate | 2026 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard minimum wage | $7.25 | Federal rate for FLSA-covered employers |
| Wyoming statutory minimum | $5.15 | Applies only where the FLSA does not |
| Tipped cash wage | $2.13 | Tip credit up to $5.12 |
| Overtime | $10.88 | 1.5× after 40 hours in a workweek |
The market floor sits well above $7.25: Wyoming retail salespersons post a $16.50 median and customer service reps $20.35. Waiters, at $11.50 including tips, reflect the $2.13 cash wage.
How Wyoming compares with its neighbors (take-home on $60,000, 2026 est.)
| State | Est. net/year | Difference vs WY |
|---|---|---|
| Wyoming | $50,390 | — |
| Colorado | $48,194 | −$2,196 |
| Utah | $48,143 | −$2,247 |
| Idaho | $48,063 | −$2,327 |
| Montana | $48,327 | −$2,063 |
| South Dakota (no state income tax) | $50,390 | +$0 |
| Nebraska | $48,540 | −$1,850 |
Wyoming and South Dakota both take nothing from wages, so they tie at the top; every other neighbor withholds a state income tax. If you live in Wyoming and work across the line, the work state's tax applies to those wages — check with that state's revenue department.
FAQ
Is there a Wyoming income tax on my paycheck in 2026?
No. Wyoming has no state income tax, so there is no state withholding form and no state tax line on your stub. The only taxes taken are federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500), and Medicare (1.45%).
How much tax comes out of a paycheck in Wyoming?
Only federal taxes. A single filer earning $60,000 keeps about $50,390 a year — roughly $1,938 per biweekly check, a 16.0% effective rate covering federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. There is no state, county, or city deduction.
What is the minimum wage in Wyoming?
$7.25 per hour for employers covered by the federal Fair Labor Standards Act, which is most employers. Wyoming's own statute still sets $5.15, which applies only where federal law does not. Tipped employees can be paid a $2.13 cash wage if tips bring them to $7.25.
When is my final paycheck due in Wyoming?
By your employer's next regular payday, whether you quit or were fired, according to the Department of Workforce Services (W.S. 27-4-104(a)). Older guides that say five working days are out of date.
Does Wyoming have state disability or paid family leave deductions?
No. Wyoming has no state disability insurance or paid-family-leave program, so there is no SDI, PFML, or FLI line on a Wyoming stub.
Can my Wyoming employer deduct money from my pay?
Beyond taxes and deductions you authorize, the Department of Workforce Services lists limited cases: cash shortages, repayment of loans or advances, and damaged or lost equipment (W.S. 27-4-104(a)).
Do Cheyenne or Casper have a city income tax?
No. No Wyoming city or county levies an income tax on wages, so nothing local is withheld from your pay.