$15,080 Salary After Tax in Wyoming (2026)
2026 estimate · W-2 wages · standard deduction · rules checked 2026-10-19
On $15,080 in Wyoming, a single filer keeps an estimated $13,926.38 in 2026, $1,160.53 a month or $535.63 per biweekly check. Taxes take about a tenth of gross (7.65%), and Wyoming itself takes nothing.
By filing status
| Filing status | Federal tax | Social Security | Medicare | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | $0.00 | $934.96 | $218.66 | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | $535.63 | 7.65% |
| Married filing jointly | $0.00 | $934.96 | $218.66 | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | $535.63 | 7.65% |
| Head of household | $0.00 | $934.96 | $218.66 | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | $535.63 | 7.65% |
Filing status makes no difference at this pay: even the single $16,100 standard deduction exceeds the salary, so no federal income tax is owed under any status and only Social Security and Medicare are withheld.
Where $15,080 falls in the federal brackets
The standard deduction covers the whole salary, so no federal income tax is due.
| Bracket slice | Income in slice | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Social Security and Medicare
The $184,500 Social Security wage cap is more than double this salary, so the 6.2% applies to every dollar.
Wyoming paycheck rules
Wyoming does not collect a personal income tax, which the governor's office notes makes property taxes one of the main ways communities fund services.
Unemployment insurance in Wyoming is funded by employers alone, so no state line appears on the pay stub; only Alaska, New Jersey and Pennsylvania take a worker share.
Wyoming's own statute still says $5.15 an hour, but most workers are covered by the federal $7.25, which is the figure used here. At $7.25 an hour, full-time work comes to $15,080 a year, so this salary is exactly that.
Wyoming's mandatory statewide sales tax is 4%, plus any voter-approved local pennies.
Raises and a 401(k)
An extra $5,000 would push part of the salary past the standard deduction and into the 10% bracket for the first time; $4,219.50 of it would be kept.
A traditional 401(k) deferral would not cut federal income tax here, since none is owed, so every dollar deferred comes straight out of take-home.
Nearby salaries in Wyoming (single)
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,080 | $4,691.38 | $390.95 | $180.44 | 7.65% |
| $10,080 | $9,308.88 | $775.74 | $358.03 | 7.65% |
| $15,080 | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | $535.63 | 7.65% |
| $20,080 | $18,145.88 | $1,512.16 | $697.92 | 9.63% |
| $25,080 | $22,263.38 | $1,855.28 | $856.28 | 11.23% |
$15,080 in other states on this site
| State | Take-home / year | Per month | vs Wyoming |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $13,850.98 | $1,154.25 | −$75.40 |
| California | $13,730.34 | $1,144.20 | −$196.04 |
| Colorado | $13,860.03 | $1,155.00 | −$66.35 |
| Florida | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| Georgia | $13,922.39 | $1,160.20 | −$3.99 |
| Illinois | $13,324.71 | $1,110.39 | −$601.67 |
| Kentucky | $13,516.18 | $1,126.35 | −$410.20 |
| Maryland | $13,300.74 | $1,108.40 | −$625.64 |
| Massachusetts | $13,380.69 | $1,115.06 | −$545.69 |
| Michigan | $13,536.23 | $1,128.02 | −$390.15 |
| Minnesota | $13,860.03 | $1,155.00 | −$66.35 |
| Nevada | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| New Hampshire | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| New Jersey | $13,601.84 | $1,133.49 | −$324.54 |
| New York | $13,553.91 | $1,129.49 | −$372.47 |
| North Carolina | $13,833.41 | $1,152.78 | −$92.97 |
| Pennsylvania | $13,452.86 | $1,121.07 | −$473.52 |
| South Dakota | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| Tennessee | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| Texas | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | +$0.00 |
| Virginia | $13,786.38 | $1,148.87 | −$140.00 |
| Washington | $13,717.20 | $1,143.10 | −$209.18 |
| Wyoming | $13,926.38 | $1,160.53 | — |
Try your own numbers
Estimate only, not tax advice; see method and limits for what is and is not included.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 tax rate tables, standard deduction)
- IRS: tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026
- SSA: contribution and benefit base
- IRS Topic 751: Social Security and Medicare withholding rates
- IRS Topic 560: Additional Medicare Tax
- Office of Governor Mark Gordon, news release 04-27-2026
- US Department of Labor: Comparison of State UI Laws 2023, Financing (employee contributions only in AK, NJ, PA)
- Wyoming Dept. of Workforce Services: labor standards FAQ
- US Department of Labor: federal minimum wage $7.25
- Wyoming Excise Tax Division: FAQs