West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your West Virginia take-home pay after federal tax, state tax, and FICA. Free, no sign-up.

How West Virginia state tax works

West Virginia uses progressive brackets topping out at 4.82%.

West Virginia's top rate is 4.82% after recent cuts.

Federal tax brackets (2025, single filer)

RateTaxable income
10%Up to $11,925
12%$11,926 – $48,475
22%$48,476 – $103,350
24%$103,351 – $197,300
32%$197,301 – $250,525
35%$250,526 – $626,350
37%Over $626,350

Standard deduction: $15,000. Taxable income = gross pay minus the standard deduction.

West Virginia paycheck FAQs

How is my West Virginia paycheck calculated?

Your gross pay is reduced by federal income tax (based on 2025 brackets), West Virginia uses progressive brackets topping out at 4.82%., and FICA (6.2% Social Security up to the wage base plus 1.45% Medicare). Enter your salary above to see the breakdown per paycheck.

Does West Virginia have a state income tax?

West Virginia uses progressive brackets topping out at 4.82%. West Virginia's top rate is 4.82% after recent cuts.

What is FICA on my paycheck?

FICA is the federal payroll tax: 6.2% for Social Security (on wages up to $176,100 in 2025) and 1.45% for Medicare, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. Your employer matches these amounts.

How can I increase my West Virginia take-home pay?

Common levers: contribute to a 401(k) or HSA to lower taxable income, check your W-4 withholding, and account for pre-tax benefits like health insurance. This calculator shows gross-to-net before those adjustments.

Is this West Virginia paycheck calculator accurate?

It is an estimate using West Virginia tax figures (2025) with simplified assumptions (single filer, standard deduction, no local taxes). Actual withholding depends on your W-4 and deductions. It is not tax advice.

Estimate only: results use 2025 federal and state tax figures with simplified assumptions (single filer, standard deduction). Actual withholding varies by W-4, pre-tax deductions, and local taxes. Not tax advice.

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