Wyoming rules
Why Wyoming has one of the lightest tax burdens in the US
Wyoming is one of just nine states with no personal income tax. The only deductions on a Wyoming pay stub are federal: income tax, Social Security and Medicare.
Where Wyoming's revenue comes from
Wyoming funds government largely through mineral and energy severance taxes on coal, oil and natural gas, supplemented by a 4% state sales tax. That structure keeps the burden on residents' wages near zero.
Comparing Wyoming to other states
Run the same salary through a high-tax state — try California or Oregon — or compare with fellow no-tax neighbors South Dakota and Montana.
Wyoming — the full tax picture
Beyond income tax: what Wyoming really costs
Your paycheck is only half the story. To judge whether Wyoming is genuinely tax-friendly, you have to look at the three taxes that hit working households the hardest — income, sales and property — together.
Sales tax
Wyoming's average combined state + local sales tax is about 5.4% — among the lowest in the nation (4% state, up to ~2% county).
Property tax
Effective property tax on an owner-occupied home averages roughly 0.55%, one of the ten lowest rates in the US.
Cost of living in the biggest metro
In Cheyenne, the largest city, a $70,000 salary stretches further than in most coastal metros: housing and overall cost of living sit a touch below the US average.
How Wyoming fits the national picture
For a complete side-by-side of all nine no-income-tax states and how their sales and property taxes compare, see our guide to states with no income tax. To benchmark a specific salary across states, use the take-home pay by state calculator or compare a high-tax example like California.
Questions
Wyoming salary calculator FAQ
Does Wyoming have a state income tax?
No. Wyoming is one of nine U.S. states with no personal income tax. Your paycheck is reduced only by federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
How much is taken out of a paycheck in Wyoming?
Only federal taxes apply: federal income tax based on your bracket, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare. On a $70,000 single salary, total deductions are roughly 17% to 19%.
What is the take-home pay on $100,000 in Wyoming?
A single filer earning $100,000 in Wyoming takes home roughly $79,000 a year, since there is no state income tax — only federal tax and FICA are withheld.
How does Wyoming fund services without an income tax?
Wyoming relies heavily on mineral and energy severance taxes, plus a 4% state sales tax, instead of an income tax. It is consistently ranked among the lowest overall tax burdens in the country.
- Sources: Wyoming Department of Revenue (no income tax; severance & sales tax) · IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · SSA 2026 wage base.
- 🔄 Last updated June 25, 2026 · Tax year 2026
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