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Wyoming has no state income tax and a monopolistic workers’ comp system — purchase coverage through the WY Workers’ Compensation Division, not private insurers. Rippling handles WDWS SUI and workers’ comp compliance.
Wyoming is a Mountain West economy with strengths in energy (coal, oil, natural gas), agriculture, and tourism (Yellowstone, Grand Teton). Wyoming has no state income tax, no corporate income tax, and a monopolistic workers’ comp system. Cheyenne, Casper, and Jackson Hole are the primary employer markets. Wyoming’s crypto-friendly legislation has attracted blockchain and fintech companies.
Rippling’s Wyoming payroll module provides:
| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| FUTA | 6.0% (net 0.6%) | After SUTA credit; first $7,000 |
| WY SUI (WDWS) | New employer 1.69% | On first $30,900 of wages (2024) |
| Social Security | 6.2% | Up to $168,600 (2024) |
| Medicare | 1.45% | No wage base limit |
| Workers’ Compensation | Varies by risk class | Mandatory; state monopoly — purchase through WY Division only |
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| Contribution | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | Graduated 10–37% | Per W-4 |
| Social Security | 6.2% | Up to $168,600 (2024) |
| Medicare | 1.45% + 0.9% surtax | Surtax above $200K single |
| Wyoming State Income Tax | 0% | No state income tax on wages |
| Wyoming Wages | WY Rate |
|---|---|
| All wage income | 0% |
No Wyoming income tax on wages. Federal income tax only.
Final Pay: Wyoming requires final pay on the next regular payday. Accrued vacation governed by employer written policy.
Wyoming has no state income tax on wages — one of 9 states with no personal income tax. Only federal income tax withholding applies. No state withholding account is needed.
Wyoming is a monopolistic workers’ comp state — employers must purchase coverage through the Wyoming Workers’ Compensation Division (not private insurers). All Wyoming employers with employees must register and pay premiums to the state. This is a key setup step for any Wyoming employer.
Wyoming’s state minimum wage is $5.15/hour, but FLSA-covered employers (most commercial employers) must pay the federal minimum of $7.25/hour. Wyoming has not enacted a state minimum above the federal floor.
Wyoming has no personal income tax, no corporate income tax, and no state gross receipts tax. Wyoming’s crypto-friendly legislation has attracted blockchain and fintech companies to Cheyenne. No sales tax on prescription drugs or groceries.
