Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information | Feb. 01, 2021 |
Cover [Abstract] | |
Entity Registrant Name | WASHINGTON FEDERAL INC |
Amendment Flag | false |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000936528 |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-30 |
Document Type | 8-K |
Document Period End Date | Feb. 1, 2021 |
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | WA |
Entity File Number | 001-34654 |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1661606 |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 425 Pike Street |
Entity Address, City or Town | Seattle |
Entity Address, State or Province | WA |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98101 |
City Area Code | (206) |
Local Phone Number | -624-7930 |
Written Communications | false |
Soliciting Material | false |
Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 Per Share |
Trading Symbol | WAFD |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |