West Virginia paycheck Calculator
West Virginia applies progressive state income tax on top of federal withholding and FICA.
Gross (per period)
$2,308
Net (per period)
$1,859
Effective tax rate
19.4%
| Item | Per period | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,308 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | $193 | $5,021 |
| Social Security | $143 | $3,720 |
| Medicare | $33 | $870 |
| WV state income tax | $79 | $2,054 |
| Net pay | $1,859 | $48,336 |
Deductions breakdown (per period)
- Federal income tax
- Social Security
- Medicare
- WV state income tax
Example: $60,000 salary, single, biweekly
Gross $2,308 per paycheck → estimated net $1,859 ($48,336 per year). Effective tax rate 19.4%.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
Federal withholding uses IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method tables for 2026. FICA includes Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners). See our federal tax explainer for details.
West Virginia uses graduated rates with a $ standard deduction for single filers ($ married filing jointly) in 2026.
WV state brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.220% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.960% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.330% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.440% |
| $60,000 – and above | 4.820% |
Take-home pay examples
| Annual salary | Net (annual) | Net (biweekly) |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,155 | $1,275 |
| $60,000 | $48,337 | $1,859 |
| $80,000 | $62,093 | $2,388 |
| $100,000 | $75,199 | $2,892 |
| $150,000 | $107,400 | $4,131 |
$60,000 take-home vs neighboring states
- Ohio: $49,456 net (single, annual estimate)
- Pennsylvania: $48,548 net (single, annual estimate)
- Maryland: $47,752 net (single, annual estimate)
- Virginia: $47,701 net (single, annual estimate)
- Kentucky: $48,408 net (single, annual estimate)
FAQs
- Does West Virginia have state income tax on wages?
- Yes. West Virginia withholds state income tax using progressive brackets on taxable wages after the state standard deduction where applicable.
- What is taken out of a WV paycheck besides federal tax?
- Social Security (6.2% up to the wage base), Medicare (1.45%, plus Additional Medicare on high earners), and WV state income tax, then any local or program deductions.
- How accurate is this West Virginia paycheck calculator?
- This tool uses published 2026 rates and IRS Pub. 15-T percentage-method federal withholding. Actual withholding can differ based on your W-4, bonuses, local residency, and employer policies. It is an estimate, not tax advice.