West Virginia paycheck & salary calculator
$2,265.86 every two weeks on a $75,000 salary in West Virginia ($58,912 a year, 21.5% to tax). Enter yours below.
Take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and West Virginia income tax.
Take-home pay, bi-weekly
$2,008.05
$52,209 a year · $4,351 a month · 19.7% of gross goes to tax
- Take-home 80.3%
- Federal 8.6%
- FICA 7.6%
- State 3.4%
| Item | Per check | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,500.00 | $65,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$216.15 | −$5,620 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$155.00 | −$4,030 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$36.25 | −$943 |
| West Virginia income tax | −$84.54 | −$2,198 |
| Net pay | $2,008.05 | $52,209 |
Federal bracket 12% · West Virginia top slice 4.82% · 2026 rules
West Virginia take-home pay at a glance
- $75,000 salary: $58,912 a year, $2,265.86 every two weeks (single, 2026).
- State income tax: 2.22% to 4.82%.
- Rank: #24 of 51 for take-home pay on $75,000, among the 50 states and DC.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
West Virginia has cut its rates several years running; the top rate is 4.82% for 2025.
West Virginia income tax brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.22% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.96% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.33% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.44% |
| $60,000 and up | 4.82% |
Married couples filing jointly use the same brackets. Figures are for 2025 as published by the state; the calculator applies known 2026 rate cuts where they have been enacted.
West Virginia salary after tax
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $766 | $25,519 | $981.50 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,521 | $40,834 | $1,570.55 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,680 | $58,912 | $2,265.86 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,885 | $75,295 | $2,895.96 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,295 | $107,496 | $4,134.46 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,705 | $140,222 | $5,393.15 |
Single filer, 2026, standard deduction, no pre-tax benefits or local tax.
West Virginia paycheck by pay frequency
| Pay schedule | Checks / yr | Gross per check | Take-home per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,153.85 | $931.26 |
| Bi-weekly | 26 | $2,307.69 | $1,862.51 |
| Semi-monthly | 24 | $2,500.00 | $2,017.72 |
| Monthly | 12 | $5,000.00 | $4,035.44 |
$60,000 salary, single filer, 2026.
West Virginia hourly paycheck after tax
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Weekly | Bi-weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hour | $31,200 | $26,443 | $508.53 | $1,017.05 |
| $20/hour | $41,600 | $34,453 | $662.57 | $1,325.13 |
| $25/hour | $52,000 | $42,353 | $814.47 | $1,628.94 |
| $30/hour | $62,400 | $50,246 | $966.26 | $1,932.52 |
| $40/hour | $83,200 | $64,286 | $1,236.27 | $2,472.53 |
| $50/hour | $104,000 | $77,916 | $1,498.39 | $2,996.77 |
40 hours a week, 52 weeks. Overtime? Switch the calculator to Hourly or use the overtime calculator.
Working across state lines
West Virginia has income tax reciprocity with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. If you live in one of those states and work in West Virginia, file your home state’s exemption certificate with your employer and only your home state’s tax is withheld. Set the calculator to your home state in that case.
Questions people ask
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia has cut its rates several years running; the top rate is 4.82% for 2025.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia takes home about $58,912 a year in 2026, or $2,265.86 per bi-weekly paycheck, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state tax. That is 21.5% of gross going to tax, before any 401(k) or benefits.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate?
West Virginia uses graduated brackets from 2.22% up to 4.82% for single filers.
Are there city or local income taxes in West Virginia?
PaycheckWise doesn’t model any city or county income tax on wages in West Virginia; the main paycheck deductions are federal income tax, FICA, state income tax.
How much is a bi-weekly paycheck on $60,000 in West Virginia?
About $1,862.51 after taxes for a single filer in 2026 (gross $2,307.69). Paid twice a month instead, each check is about $2,017.72.
How much is $20 an hour after taxes in West Virginia?
Full-time, $20 an hour is $41,600 a year. In West Virginia a single filer keeps about $34,453 a year, or $1,325.13 every two weeks, in 2026.
How much tax is deducted from a paycheck in West Virginia?
At $75,000 it is about 21.5% in total: roughly 10.2% federal income tax, 7.65% Social Security and Medicare, and 3.6% to West Virginia. Lower incomes pay a smaller share because of the standard deduction and lower brackets.
I live in another state but work in West Virginia. Which state taxes me?
West Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. If you live in one of those states, give your employer the state’s exemption certificate and only your home state withholds. Otherwise you generally pay West Virginia tax as a non-resident and claim a credit on your home-state return.