West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2025
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax (2.2%–4.8%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,245.08
$58,372 per year · 77.8% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $312.08
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − West Virginia state income tax
- $106.79
- Take-home pay
- $2,245.08
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How taxes work in West Virginia
West Virginia uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2.2% to 4.8%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
West Virginia uses personal exemptions or a federal-income-based starting point rather than a flat standard deduction, so low earners may owe less than a simple bracket calculation suggests.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each West Virginia paycheck.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in West Virginia
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in West Virginia. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $48,195 per year — 80.3% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,162 | $199 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − West Virginia state income tax | $2,054 | $79 |
| Take-home pay | $48,195 | $1,854 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
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Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax (2.2%–4.8%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the West Virginia income tax rates?
West Virginia has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2.2% to 4.8%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, West Virginia withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.