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))
$2,251.42
$58,537 per year · 78% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − West Virginia state income tax
- $106.79
- Take-home pay
- $2,251.42
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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 $48,285 per year — 80.5% 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 | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − West Virginia state income tax | $2,054 | $79 |
| Take-home pay | $48,285 | $1,857 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 West Virginia tax inputs on this page are based on Tax Foundation's 2025 state income tax survey. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
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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.