West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in West Virginia for 2026. Enter your gross salary to see federal income tax, FICA, and West Virginia state income tax, and your net pay — per year, month, biweekly or week.
You keep 75.3% of your gross pay in West Virginia.
Estimate Single filer, standard deduction, 2026 tax year. West Virginia has five brackets from 2.22% to 4.82% (rates cut again for 2026). There is no standard deduction; a $2,000 personal exemption applies. Excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits. A few West Virginia cities levy a small weekly city service fee that is not included here. Always confirm with the IRS and the West Virginia tax authority before relying on a figure.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Gross / yr | Federal | FICA | WV state | Take-home / yr | / mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,099 | $33,221 | $2,768 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,965 | $48,425 | $4,035 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,921 | $62,189 | $5,182 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,885 | $75,295 | $6,275 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,295 | $107,496 | $8,958 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,705 | $140,222 | $11,685 |
Single filer, standard deduction. FICA = Social Security + Medicare. State column excludes local taxes.
How to use the West Virginia paycheck calculator
- 01 Enter your gross salary and choose a pay frequency (annual, monthly, biweekly or weekly).
- 02 See federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia state tax broken down instantly.
- 03 Read your net take-home per paycheck and your effective tax rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much is take-home pay on a $100,000 salary in West Virginia?
For a single filer taking the standard deduction, a $100,000 salary in West Virginia leaves an estimated $75,295 per year — about $6,275 per month. That reflects roughly $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 in FICA (Social Security + Medicare), and $3,885 in West Virginia state income tax — an effective rate of about 24.7%.
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia has five brackets from 2.22% to 4.82% (rates cut again for 2026). There is no standard deduction; a $2,000 personal exemption applies. This calculator applies it on top of federal income tax and FICA.
How is my paycheck taxed in West Virginia?
Every paycheck has federal income tax withheld using 2026 brackets and the $16,100 single standard deduction, plus FICA — 6.2% Social Security (up to the $184,500 wage base) and 1.45% Medicare (an extra 0.9% applies above $200,000). On top of that, West Virginia withholds state income tax (up to 4.82%).
What does this West Virginia paycheck estimate leave out?
It models a single filer with the standard deduction and no dependants or credits. It excludes local city/county income taxes, state disability/unemployment insurance (SDI/SUI), 401(k)/HSA and pre-tax deductions, health premiums, and tax credits. A few West Virginia cities levy a small weekly city service fee that is not included here. For an exact figure, check with the IRS and the West Virginia tax authority, or a qualified accountant.
Is this West Virginia paycheck calculator free and private?
Yes. It is completely free, needs no sign-up, and runs entirely in your browser — nothing you type is uploaded anywhere.
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