West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Estimate your West Virginia take-home pay after federal tax, FICA and West Virginia state income tax.

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Estimated take-home pay
$47,134/year
$3,928/mo · $1,813/bi-weekly
Gross income$60,000
Federal income tax− $5,216
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)− $4,590
State income tax (WV)− $3,060
Net pay · 21.4% effective rate$47,134

Estimate only. Based on 2024 federal brackets, FICA, and an approximate average state rate. Actual withholding depends on allowances, pre-tax deductions and local taxes.

West Virginia state income tax

Our estimate applies an approximate effective West Virginia state income tax rate of about 5.1%. Your exact rate depends on income, filing status and deductions.

Local taxes & deductions

Check whether any West Virginia city or county adds a local income tax, which is not included in this estimate.

Federal tax & FICA

Every paycheck in West Virginia is subject to federal income tax (based on the 2024 brackets and your filing status) plus FICA — 6.2% Social Security up to the wage base and 1.45% Medicare. These are included in the take-home estimate above.

Estimate only. Actual withholding depends on allowances, pre-tax deductions, local taxes and other factors. This tool is for educational use, not tax advice.

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