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West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Estimate West Virginia take-home pay — federal tax, FICA, and IT-104 withholding graduated withholding (2.11% through 4.58%).

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Total gross pay before any deductions.

Pre-tax deductions

Pre-tax retirement contributions — capped at $24,500 per year.

Your share of employer plan premiums, paid pre-tax.

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Exempt from federal income tax up to $25,000 under OBBBA — but fully taxable on your state return.

After-tax — reduces take-home pay but not your taxes.

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Your Estimated Take-Home

Net pay per bi-weekly paycheck

$2,260

$58,756 per year ·21.7% of gross withheld

Gross

$2,885

Federal tax

$295

10.2% effective

FICA

$221

West Virginia tax

$109

3.8% effective

  • Federal income tax$7,670
  • FICA$5,738
  • WV state tax$2,837
  • Pre-tax deductions$0
  • Take-home pay$58,756
Gross pay$75,000
Federal income tax$7,670
FICA$5,738
WV state tax$2,837
Pre-tax deductions$0
Take-home pay$58,756

How West Virginia paychecks are calculated

West Virginia withholding follows IT-100.2.A on wages after pre-tax deferrals: subtract $2,000 per IT-104 exemption, then apply graduated rates from 2.11% through 4.58%. This page uses the default two-earner / two-or-more-jobs annual table unless your employer uses the optional one-earner schedule.

On $75,000 single with zero allowances, West Virginia withholding wages are $75,000 and state tax is $2,836.88 — about $109.11 per bi-weekly check on the state line alone.

West Virginia has no county or city earned-income tax on ordinary W-2 wages. Once you account for federal, FICA, and the state line, you have the full picture for a typical private-sector paycheck in Charleston, Huntington, or Morgantown.

West Virginia vs Virginia and Maryland

Border comparisons matter when you commute across state lines. At $75,000 single, West Virginia withholding is $2,836.88 here versus $3,551.88 in Virginia and $3,348.50 in Maryland — take-home $58,756 in West Virginia in this model.

$75,000 single — engine output
StateState taxTake-home
West Virginia$2,836.88$58,756
Virginia$3,551.88$58,041
Maryland$3,348.50$58,244

West Virginia income tax and federal Form W-4

IT-104 exemption counts drive the wage allowance, not federal filing status alone. On $75,000 with zero exemptions, married filing jointly matches single withholding here ($2,836.88). One IT-104 exemption lowers taxable wages by $2,000 ($2,745.28 on $75,000 in this model).

$75,000 salary, 0 dependents (federal W-4) — engine output
Filing statusWV withholding wagesWV taxTake-home
Single$75,000$2,837$58,756
Married filing jointly$75,000$2,837$61,786

West Virginia paycheck examples

Single filer, 0 dependents (federal W-4) — engine output
SalaryWV taxTake-home
$30,000$830$25,455
$40,000$1,252$33,068
$50,000$1,692$40,663
$60,000$2,150$48,240
$75,000$2,837$58,756
$100,000$3,982$75,198

$75,000 salary

Line itemAmount
Gross pay (annual)$75,000
Federal income tax−$7,670
FICA−$5,738
West Virginia income tax−$2,837
Take-home (annual)$58,756
Take-home (per Bi-Weekly paycheck)$2,260

$40,000 salary

Line itemAmount
Gross pay (annual)$40,000
Federal income tax−$2,620
FICA−$3,060
West Virginia income tax−$1,252
Take-home (annual)$33,068
Take-home (per Bi-Weekly paycheck)$1,272

West Virginia tax is $1,251.88 on $40,000 versus $2,836.88 on $75,000 — more income sits in the 4.58% tier at higher salaries.

Hourly wages and West Virginia take-home pay

Hourly workers annualize first: rate × 40 hours × 52 weeks. At $25 an hour that is $52,000 gross — about $811 per weekly check with $1,783 West Virginia tax and $4,060 federal. Overtime and bonuses add to the same annual wage base when you enter them above.

Single filer, 0 dependents (federal W-4), bi-weekly pay frequency — engine output
Hourly rateAnnual gross (40 hr/wk)WV taxTake-home
$15/hr$31,200$881$26,369
$20/hr$41,600$1,319$34,286
$25/hr$52,000$1,783$42,179
$30/hr$62,400$2,260$50,059
$40/hr$83,200$3,212$64,149

Bi-weekly and monthly pay in West Virginia

Pay frequency changes the per-check amount, not the annual tax math. West Virginia withholding annualizes wages, computes tax once, then your employer divides net pay across paychecks. A $75,000 salary lands at about $2,260 per bi-weekly check versus $4,896 per monthly check — same annual take-home, different slice size.

$75,000 single, 0 dependents (federal W-4)
Pay frequencyPaychecks / yrGrossWV taxNet
Weekly52$1,442$55$1,130
Bi-Weekly26$2,885$109$2,260
Semi-Monthly24$3,125$118$2,448
Monthly12$6,250$236$4,896

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Estimate only — not tax advice

This calculator models 2026 federal rules and West Virginia Tax Division IT-100.2.A withholding (top rate 4.58%). The optional one-earner IT-104 table, per-period rounding, and return-side credits are not fully modelled. Confirm amounts with your employer, the West Virginia Tax Division, or a licensed tax professional.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
Federal income tax, FICA, and West Virginia state income tax. On $75,000 single, this calculator estimates $7,670 federal, $5,738 FICA, and $2,836.88 West Virginia tax — about $2,260 per bi-weekly check. Charleston, Huntington, and Morgantown do not add a local wage tax on ordinary W-2 pay.
Does West Virginia have state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia uses IT-100.2.A graduated withholding from 2.11% through 4.58% on wages after $2,000 per IT-104 exemption. This calculator defaults to the two-earner / two-or-more-jobs annual table.
What taxes come out of a West Virginia paycheck?
Typically federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and West Virginia state withholding. At $75,000 gross, total deductions here are $16,244 — $58,756 take-home annually.
How do I calculate West Virginia take-home pay?
Annualize gross pay, subtract pre-tax deferrals to reach federal AGI, run IT-100.2.A percentage method for your federal W-4 filing status, then subtract federal tax, FICA, and West Virginia withholding. On $75,000 you get about $2,260 per bi-weekly check here.
How does West Virginia paycheck withholding work?
Employers annualize wages after pre-tax deferrals, subtract $2,000 times the IT-104 exemption count, then apply IT-100.2.A brackets. On $75,000 with zero exemptions, West Virginia withholding is $2,836.88 here; one exemption drops it to $2,745.28.
How are hourly wages taxed in West Virginia?
Hourly pay is annualized first. At $25 an hour for 40 hours, gross is $52,000 — about $811 per weekly check with $1,783.48 West Virginia tax in this model.
How are salaries taxed in West Virginia?
Salary uses the same percentage method on annualized wages. On $75,000 with no dependents, West Virginia withholding is $2,836.88 annually — about $109.11 per bi-weekly check on the state line.
What is West Virginia payroll tax?
For most W-2 employees, West Virginia payroll tax on the paycheck means state income tax withholding at 2.11% and 4.58% plus federal FICA — not a separate flat surtax. Employer unemployment taxes are not deducted from net pay.
Does West Virginia still subtract W-4 allowances from wages?
West Virginia uses Form WV/IT-104 exemption counts, not federal W-4 allowance subtraction. Each IT-104 exemption removes $2,000 from annual withholding wages before brackets run — $2,836.88 with zero exemptions versus $2,745.28 with one on $75,000 here.
Does a 401(k) lower West Virginia state tax?
Yes — West Virginia withholding wages follow federal AGI after pre-tax deferrals. A $10,000 traditional 401(k) on $75,000 drops West Virginia tax from $2,836.88 to $2,378.88.
How is a West Virginia bi-weekly paycheck calculated?
Annual West Virginia tax is divided by 26. On $75,000 with zero dependents, that is about $2,260 per bi-weekly check after $2,836.88 state withholding.
How does West Virginia compare to Virginia on the same salary?
At $75,000 single, West Virginia withholding is $2,836.88 here versus $3,551.88 in Virginia — take-home $58,756 versus $58,041 in this model.
How does West Virginia compare to Maryland on the same salary?
At $75,000 single, West Virginia withholding is $2,836.88 here versus $3,348.50 in Maryland — take-home $58,756 versus $58,244 in this model.
Is this West Virginia paycheck calculator the same as ADP or SmartAsset?
No affiliation. This tool embeds West Virginia DOR IT-100.2.A percentage method brackets (2.11% through 4.58%) keyed to federal W-4 filing status. State-only W-4 adjustments, tribal exemptions, and return-side credits are not fully modelled. Confirm amounts with your employer or a licensed tax professional.

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This calculator provides estimates only. For personal financial advice, consult a licensed professional. Actual results may vary based on individual circumstances and current market conditions.