West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

West Virginia has a progressive income tax with five brackets ranging from 2.36% to 5.12%. The state has been reducing its rates as part of a multi-year tax reform plan. West Virginia uses personal exemptions rather than a standard deduction.

West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Your Pay Stub
Bi-Weekly
Pay Period Breakdown26 pay periods/year
Gross Pay
$2,307.69$60,000.00/yr
Federal Income Tax
-$198.52-$5,161.50/yr
State Income Tax
-$53.12-$1,381.10/yr
Social Security (6.2%)
-$143.08-$3,720.00/yr
Medicare (1.45%)
-$33.46-$870.00/yr
Take-Home Pay
$1,879.52$48,867.40/yr
Effective Tax Rate
18.6%
Marginal Tax Rate
12.0%

Where Your Money Goes

Net Pay: $48,867.40
Federal Tax: $5,161.50
State Tax: $1,381.10
Social Security: $3,720.00
Medicare: $870.00
Quick Tips

Pre-tax deductions (401k, HSA) reduce your taxable income, meaning more take-home pay.

Filing status affects your standard deduction and tax brackets. Married Filing Jointly typically has the lowest effective rate.

FICA taxes (Social Security + Medicare) are 7.65% on most wages, with Social Security capped at $168,600.

West Virginia Income Tax Overview

StateWest Virginia (WV)
Income TaxProgressive brackets
Standard Deduction (Single)$0

West Virginia Tax Brackets (Single Filer)

Income RangeTax Rate
$0 - $10,0002.36%
$10,000 - $25,0003.15%
$25,000 - $40,0003.54%
$40,000 - $60,0004.72%
$60,000 - +5.12%

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