West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
See what a West Virginia paycheck keeps after federal tax, FICA, plus state tax. The calculator starts at a $75,000 salary, and every input can be changed.
West Virginia Wage Taxes at a Glance
Income tax in West Virginia rises through 5 brackets, starting at 2.11% and reaching 4.58%. The top rate applies to taxable income above roughly $60,000 for a single filer. The estimated single-filer deduction is $2,000.
You adjust state withholding with Form WV/IT-104, filed with payroll.
West Virginia has five brackets and has been reducing its rates on a scheduled basis.
West Virginia Minimum Wage and Take-Home Pay
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (US Department of Labor, rates in effect July 1, 2026). A full-time worker (40 hours a week) at that rate grosses $350.00 a week and takes home about $311.78 a week, or $16,212 a year, as a single filer with no deductions. State income tax and programs take about $385 a year from that pay.
That is $18,200 over a full year, or roughly 40% of what the typical West Virginia worker earns ($45,300 median).
Check the West Virginia labor department for the latest rate before relying on these numbers; the hourly paycheck calculator lets you try your own wage.
What West Virginia Workers Earn and What They Keep
According to May 2025 BLS data, the typical (median) worker in West Virginia earns $45,300 a year, 11% below the US median of $50,980, while the mean is $56,470 over about 701,600 jobs.
Net pay at four points on the West Virginia wage scale (single filer, biweekly, no deductions), after federal tax, FICA, state tax and programs:
| Pay level in West Virginia | Annual wage | Take-home per year | Take-home per biweekly check | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,070 | $22,472 | $864.32 | 13.8% |
| Typical worker (median) | $45,300 | $37,333 | $1,435.88 | 17.6% |
| Average (mean) | $56,470 | $45,837 | $1,762.94 | 18.8% |
| 75th percentile | $64,940 | $52,274 | $2,010.54 | 19.5% |
OEWS counts wage and salary jobs and leaves out the self-employed. Your own pay depends on your job and employer. Enter it in the salary paycheck calculator.
West Virginia Payday Rules and Your Check Size
Per the Department of Labor: West Virginia requires biweekly pay. Special cases exist, and the West Virginia labor department is the place to confirm them.
The allowed pay schedule for a full-time salary of $45,300 a year (the BLS median wage there), single filer, no deductions:
| Pay frequency | Gross per check | Net per check |
|---|---|---|
| Biweekly (26 a year) | $1,742.31 | $1,435.88 |
Compare frequencies in the pay frequency guide, or run your own numbers in the semimonthly and monthly calculators.
West Virginia Programs, Local Taxes and Deductions
State Payroll Programs
West Virginia has no employee-paid payroll programs in this estimate.
Local Taxes
West Virginia has no local wage taxes, though some cities charge a small municipal service fee.
Pre-Tax Deductions
In West Virginia, contributions to a traditional 401(k), an HSA or health premiums typically reduce state taxable wages as well. More in paycheck deductions.
The West Virginia Rate Table
Estimated West Virginia income tax brackets for a single filer, applied after the state deduction of $2,000:
| Income band | Tax rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.22% |
| $60,000 and up | 4.58% |
What West Virginia Salaries Keep
A $75,000 salary leaves a single filer in West Virginia with about $59,047 a year. That ranks 24 of 51 for take-home pay and is $166 above the national median of $58,880.
| Salary | Net every two weeks | Net a year | Tax share | State tax and programs a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $982.99 | $25,558 | 14.8% | $727 |
| $45,000 | $1,427.09 | $37,104 | 17.5% | $1,233 |
| $60,000 | $1,866.30 | $48,524 | 19.1% | $1,866 |
| $75,000 | $2,271.02 | $59,047 | 21.3% | $2,546 |
| $100,000 | $2,903.43 | $75,489 | 24.5% | $3,691 |
| $150,000 | $4,146.54 | $107,810 | 28.1% | $5,981 |
How West Virginia Stacks Up Regionally
$75,000 salary, single filer, no deductions, in West Virginia and its neighbours:
| State | Net per year | State tax + programs | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia (this page) | $59,047 | $2,546 | +$0 |
| Virginia | $58,094 | $3,498 | -$952 |
| Ohio | $60,312 | $1,280 | +$1,266 |
| Kentucky | $59,085 | $2,507 | +$38 |
| Pennsylvania | $59,290 | $2,302 | +$243 |
Read the final column as yearly take-home compared with West Virginia. Where you work usually decides which state taxes the wages, with your home state possibly crediting it, so look at both sides of the line.
Ways to Raise Your West Virginia Take-Home
- Pre-tax contributions save West Virginia tax at up to 4.58%, plus federal tax, where the deduction is allowed.
- Payroll uses Form WV/IT-104 for state withholding, so update it when your situation changes.
- Check whether a city, county or school district tax applies to you: West Virginia has no local wage taxes, though some cities charge a small municipal service fee.
- The federal side of pre-tax saving is covered in paycheck deductions and 401(k) deductions.
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West Virginia Paycheck Questions Answered
How does West Virginia tax wages?
Yes. Tax on wages in West Virginia climbs from 2.11% to 4.58% across brackets.
How much of $60,000 do you keep in West Virginia?
A single filer with no deductions takes home about $1,866.30 per biweekly paycheck, roughly $48,524 a year, after federal, FICA and West Virginia taxes.
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia?
The minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75 an hour as of July 1, 2026 according to the US Department of Labor. At 40 hours a week that is about $311.78 take-home per week for a single filer.
What is the average salary in West Virginia?
Median pay is $45,300 and the mean is $56,470 across all occupations in West Virginia (BLS OEWS, May 2025). A single filer at the median keeps about $37,333 a year.
How often do employers in West Virginia have to pay?
West Virginia requires biweekly pay. Exceptions exist, so confirm with the state labor department.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no local wage taxes, though some cities charge a small municipal service fee. The calculator has a local tax field if one applies to you.
Do I fill out a state W-4 in West Virginia?
West Virginia uses Form WV/IT-104 for state withholding elections. Federal withholding is set on Form W-4.
Which state gets my income tax if I work in West Virginia and live outside it?
Generally you owe income tax to the state where you work, and your home state gives a credit or exemption. For example, if you live in Virginia and work in West Virginia, or the reverse, check both states and any reciprocity agreement, or ask payroll.
Does West Virginia let you keep more of your pay than other states?
Take-home on $75,000 (single filer) puts West Virginia at 24 of 51 including DC, at about $59,047 a year.
How these numbers are figured: 2026 IRS withholding rules (Publication 15-T) and state figures last verified September 2026. Results are estimates. Read the full methodology and sources.