Materials Scientists take-home pay in Washington
The median materials scientists in Washington earns $127,250. After taxes that leaves about $98,241 a year, or $8,187 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 22.8%.
$98,241 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $127,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$19,274 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,735 |
| Washington income tax (approx.) | −$0 |
| Monthly take-home | $8,187 |
| Every two weeks | $3,779 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.