WY Garnishment Law
Wyoming follows the federal Consumer Credit Protection Act for wage garnishment limits. The state has no income tax, which can result in higher disposable earnings. Creditors can garnish up to 25% of disposable earnings or the amount exceeding 30 times the federal minimum wage, whichever is less.
| State abbreviation | WY |
|---|---|
| Consumer debt limit | 25% of disposable earnings, subject to the 30x minimum wage test |
| Child support limit | 50% if supporting another family, 60% otherwise, plus 5% for arrears |
| Federal student loans | 15% administrative garnishment cap |
| State minimum wage | $7.25 |
| Minimum wage source used in calculator | Federal minimum wage baseline |
| Head of household protection | No additional protection listed |
| Statute reference | Wyoming Statutes §1-15-511 |
Wyoming follows federal CCPA limits. The state has no income tax. Wyoming provides that 75% of disposable earnings are exempt from garnishment.
Tax levy note: Wyoming has no state income tax. Federal IRS levies use their own formula.