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West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

West Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2.22% to 4.82%. Enter your pay and see your take-home after federal income tax, West Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

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401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,004.35

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,113 / year

Gross pay
$2,500.00
Federal income tax
− $216.15
West Virginia income tax
− $88.25
Social Security · 6.2%
− $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%
− $36.25
Net pay
$2,004.35

Effective tax rate

19.8%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and West Virginia's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

West Virginia income tax

5 brackets, top rate 4.82%

RateSingleMarried filing jointly
2.22%$0 - $10,000$0 - $10,000
2.96%$10,000 - $25,000$10,000 - $25,000
3.33%$25,000 - $40,000$25,000 - $40,000
4.44%$40,000 - $60,000$40,000 - $60,000
4.82%Over $60,000Over $60,000

Brackets are marginal: only the dollars inside each band are taxed at that band's rate. Figures are 2025 tax year.

Examples

Take-home pay in West Virginia

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions.

SalaryPer checkPer yearTax rate
$50,000$1,567$40,74618.5%
$75,000$2,262$58,81621.6%
$100,000$2,892$75,19924.8%

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia have a state income tax?+

Yes. West Virginia uses 5 brackets, from 2.22% up to a top rate of 4.82% (2025 rates).

How much is $75,000 after taxes in West Virginia?+

A single filer paid every two weeks with no other deductions takes home about $2,262 per check, or $58,816 a year. That is 21.6% of gross going to federal income tax, West Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?+

Federal income tax based on your W-4, 6.2% Social Security (up to the annual wage base), 1.45% Medicare, and West Virginia state income tax. Anything else, such as health premiums, 401(k) contributions or garnishments, is something you elected or a court ordered.

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