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 4.58%.

West Virginia cut rates for 2026: five brackets topping at 4.58% above $60,000.

Federal tax brackets (2026, single filer)

RateTaxable income
10%Up to $12,400
12%$12,401 – $50,400
22%$50,401 – $105,700
24%$105,701 – $201,775
32%$201,776 – $256,225
35%$256,226 – $640,600
37%Over $640,600

Standard deduction: $16,100. 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 2026 brackets), West Virginia uses progressive brackets topping out at 4.58%., 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 4.58%. West Virginia cut rates for 2026: five brackets topping at 4.58% above $60,000.

What is FICA on my paycheck?

FICA is the federal payroll tax: 6.2% for Social Security (on wages up to $184,500 in 2026) 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 (2026) 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 2026 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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