West Virginia paycheck: key takeaways
- Take-home: $59,047 a year ($2,271.02 biweekly) on a $75,000 salary — you keep 78.7% of your gross pay.
- Where it goes: $15,953 in taxes and payroll programs: $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, $2,546 West Virginia income tax.
- Next dollar: taxed at about 34.2% — a $5,000 raise adds $3,289 to take-home.
- Ranking: #25 of 51 for take-home pay at $75,000, and #10 once cost of living is included.
- Wage rules: minimum wage $8.75/hour; biweekly; Form IT-104.
Take-home 78.7% · Federal tax 10.2% · Social Security 6.2% · Medicare 1.5% · West Virginia tax 3.4%
West Virginia paycheck at a glance
- 2.11%–4.58%West Virginia state income tax on wages
- $59,047Take-home on $75,000 (single)
- 34.2%Combined tax on your next dollar
- #10 of 51After adjusting for cost of living
- $8.75/hrWest Virginia minimum wage (July 2026)
- 6.60%Combined sales tax (state + average local)
- $60,798Median household income (2024)
- Form IT-104State withholding form
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
The table below shows what a single filer takes home in West Virginia at common salaries, paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions. Click a salary for its dedicated West Virginia breakdown, or change any input in the calculator above to match your own situation.
| Salary | Take-home / year | Per month | Biweekly | Tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,558 | $2,130 | $982.99 | 14.8% |
| $40,000 | $33,277 | $2,773 | $1,279.87 | 16.8% |
| $50,000 | $40,911 | $3,409 | $1,573.50 | 18.2% |
| $60,000 | $48,524 | $4,044 | $1,866.30 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 | $59,047 | $4,921 | $2,271.02 | 21.3% |
| $100,000 | $75,489 | $6,291 | $2,903.43 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $107,810 | $8,984 | $4,146.54 | 28.1% |
The bars show the share of gross pay you keep. As income rises, federal brackets and West Virginia's higher state brackets pull that share down gradually — from 85.2% at $30,000 to 71.9% at $150,000.
West Virginia salary ladder: $20,000 to $250,000
Filing status changes the result a lot. This ladder shows annual take-home pay in West Virginia for a single filer, a married couple filing jointly on one income, and a head of household — from part-time earnings to high-income salaries.
| Gross salary | Single | Married (joint) | Head of household | Single: biweekly | Single: tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20,000 | $17,644 | $18,090 | $18,034 | $678.62 | 11.8% |
| $25,000 | $21,621 | $22,567 | $22,426 | $831.58 | 13.5% |
| $30,000 | $25,558 | $27,041 | $26,393 | $982.99 | 14.8% |
| $35,000 | $29,417 | $31,220 | $30,352 | $1,131.43 | 16.0% |
| $40,000 | $33,277 | $35,180 | $34,312 | $1,279.87 | 16.8% |
| $45,000 | $37,104 | $39,129 | $38,176 | $1,427.09 | 17.5% |
| $50,000 | $40,911 | $43,035 | $41,983 | $1,573.50 | 18.2% |
| $55,000 | $44,717 | $46,942 | $45,789 | $1,719.90 | 18.7% |
| $60,000 | $48,524 | $50,788 | $49,596 | $1,866.30 | 19.1% |
| $65,000 | $52,320 | $54,591 | $53,392 | $2,012.29 | 19.5% |
| $70,000 | $55,758 | $58,380 | $57,180 | $2,144.54 | 20.3% |
| $75,000 | $59,047 | $62,168 | $60,969 | $2,271.02 | 21.3% |
| $80,000 | $62,335 | $65,957 | $64,757 | $2,397.50 | 22.1% |
| $90,000 | $68,912 | $73,534 | $72,334 | $2,650.47 | 23.4% |
| $100,000 | $75,489 | $81,111 | $79,071 | $2,903.43 | 24.5% |
| $110,000 | $82,066 | $88,688 | $85,648 | $3,156.39 | 25.4% |
| $125,000 | $91,868 | $100,053 | $95,514 | $3,533.37 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $107,810 | $117,296 | $111,553 | $4,146.54 | 28.1% |
| $175,000 | $123,753 | $133,738 | $127,496 | $4,759.72 | 29.3% |
| $200,000 | $140,656 | $151,142 | $144,399 | $5,409.85 | 29.7% |
| $250,000 | $172,621 | $186,549 | $177,006 | $6,639.27 | 31.0% |
Effective and marginal rates diverge as pay rises. Effective rate is total tax divided by gross pay; marginal rate is the tax on your next dollar:
| Salary | Effective rate | Marginal rate (next $1) |
|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | 14.8% | 22.8% |
| $50,000 | 18.2% | 23.9% |
| $75,000 | 21.3% | 34.2% |
| $100,000 | 24.5% | 34.2% |
| $150,000 | 28.1% | 36.2% |
| $250,000 | 31.0% | 38.9% |
How the tax is calculated: a $75,000 worked example
Here is the full arithmetic for a single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia, so you can follow every dollar. Federal income tax is progressive: the standard deduction of $16,100 is subtracted first, leaving $58,900 of taxable income, and each slice is taxed at its own rate.
| Federal bracket | Income in bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | 10% | $1,240 |
| $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | 12% | $4,560 |
| $50,400 – $105,700 | $8,500 | 22% | $1,870 |
| Federal income tax | $7,670 |
IRS Publication 15-T withholding gives the same annual figure ($7,670) for a standard W-4. Next come the payroll taxes: Social Security at 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 ($4,650) and Medicare at 1.45% ($1,088).
Then West Virginia: there is no standard deduction, the $2,000 personal exemption, which leaves $73,000 of West Virginia taxable income.
| West Virginia bracket | Income in bracket | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | $10,000 | 2.11% | $211 |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | $15,000 | 2.81% | $422 |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | $15,000 | 3.16% | $474 |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | $20,000 | 4.22% | $844 |
| $60,000+ | $13,000 | 4.58% | $595 |
| West Virginia income tax | $2,546 |
Adding it all up: $7,670 federal + $5,738 FICA + $2,546 West Virginia = $15,953 in total, so $59,047 is left — the same result as the calculator.
West Virginia income tax rates and brackets for 2026
West Virginia uses graduated brackets from 2.11% to 4.58%. There is no standard deduction. The personal exemption is $2,000 ($4,000 for couples) and $2,000 per dependent. At $75,000, your next dollar of West Virginia income is taxed at 4.6%.
West Virginia enacted a further 5% income tax cut in June 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
Single filers
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 | 4.22% |
| $60,000 | 4.58% |
Federal brackets, the standard deduction and FICA are covered in our 2026 federal tax bracket guide.
Reading your West Virginia pay stub
Every deduction on a West Virginia pay stub maps to a line in the calculator. Abbreviations vary by payroll provider, so here are the labels you are likely to see and what each one is:
| Deduction | Common stub labels |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | FIT · FITW · FED W/H |
| Social Security | OASDI · SOC SEC · FICA-SS |
| Medicare | MED · MEDICARE · FICA-MED |
| West Virginia income tax | WV SIT · WV W/H · WV-PIT |
Pre-tax deductions such as a traditional 401(k), HSA or health premium appear above the tax lines and lower your taxable wages. Our pre-tax deductions guide explains which taxes each one reduces.
West Virginia hourly wage to take-home pay
Working 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, a single filer in West Virginia takes home these amounts in 2026. The last column is your real hourly wage after tax.
| Hourly wage | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Weekly take-home | After-tax hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,484 | $509.31 | $12.73 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,512 | $663.69 | $16.59 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,434 | $816.03 | $20.40 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $50,350 | $968.26 | $24.21 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $64,440 | $1,239.23 | $30.98 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $78,120 | $1,502.31 | $37.56 |
Overtime in West Virginia: a $20/hour example
Overtime is paid at 1.5× for hours over 40 a week under federal law. Extra pay is taxed at your marginal rate, so overtime is worth less after tax than it looks:
| Overtime hours / week | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Weekly take-home | Kept from overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 hours | $41,600 | $34,512 | $663.69 | — |
| 5 hours | $49,400 | $40,454 | $777.96 | 76.2% |
| 10 hours | $57,200 | $46,392 | $892.16 | 76.2% |
| 15 hours | $65,000 | $52,320 | $1,006.15 | 76.1% |
Federal law also allows a deduction for qualified overtime pay through 2028, claimed when you file your return rather than reflected in paycheck withholding — see our overtime tax guide.
West Virginia paycheck by pay frequency
Annual take-home is the same however often you are paid, but each check is different. For a $75,000 salary in West Virginia (biweekly is what state law requires or permits):
| Pay frequency | Checks / year | Gross per check | Take-home per check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly | 52 | $1,442.31 | $1,135.51 |
| Every 2 weeks | 26 | $2,884.62 | $2,271.02 |
| Twice a month | 24 | $3,125.00 | $2,460.28 |
| Monthly | 12 | $6,250.00 | $4,920.55 |
Ways to keep more of your West Virginia paycheck
Traditional 401(k) contributions
A traditional 401(k) lowers your federal and state taxable wages, so each dollar you save costs less than a dollar of take-home. On a $75,000 salary in West Virginia:
| Contribution | Amount / year | Take-home drops by | Tax saved | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | $0 | $0 | $0 | $59,047 |
| 3% | $2,250 | $1,652 | $598 | $57,395 |
| 6% | $4,500 | $3,304 | $1,196 | $55,743 |
| 10% | $7,500 | $5,507 | $1,994 | $53,540 |
| 15% | $11,250 | $8,535 | $2,715 | $50,512 |
Children and dependents
Each qualifying child under 17 lowers federal withholding by the $2,200 child tax credit if you enter it on your W-4, and West Virginia also gives a $2,000 dependent exemption. Effect on a $75,000 single-filer paycheck:
| Children | Take-home / year | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | $59,047 | $2,271.02 |
| 1 | $61,338 | $2,359.16 |
| 2 | $63,630 | $2,447.30 |
| 3 | $65,921 | $2,535.44 |
Raises: how much you actually keep
| Current salary | Raise | Gross raise | Added take-home | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | 3% | $1,200 | $926 | 77.2% |
| $40,000 | 5% | $2,000 | $1,544 | 77.2% |
| $40,000 | 10% | $4,000 | $3,066 | 76.7% |
| $60,000 | 3% | $1,800 | $1,370 | 76.1% |
| $60,000 | 5% | $3,000 | $2,280 | 76.0% |
| $60,000 | 10% | $6,000 | $4,553 | 75.9% |
| $75,000 | 3% | $2,250 | $1,480 | 65.8% |
| $75,000 | 5% | $3,750 | $2,466 | 65.8% |
| $75,000 | 10% | $7,500 | $4,933 | 65.8% |
| $100,000 | 3% | $3,000 | $1,973 | 65.8% |
| $100,000 | 5% | $5,000 | $3,289 | 65.8% |
| $100,000 | 10% | $10,000 | $6,577 | 65.8% |
Compared with a no-income-tax state: the same $75,000 salary would take home about $2,546 more per year in Texas than in West Virginia, before considering sales tax, property tax and cost of living.
Check your W-4. Entering dependents lowers withholding; ticking the multiple-jobs box or adding extra withholding raises it. Read our W-4 guide, then test changes in the calculator's advanced options.
West Virginia minimum wage in 2026
The West Virginia minimum wage is $8.75 per hour as of July 1, 2026. Applies to employers with 6 or more employees at one location. Someone working full time (2,080 hours) at that rate earns about $18,200 a year and takes home roughly $16,212, or $623.56 every two weeks, after federal, FICA and state taxes.
That is $1,351 a month. For comparison, the median West Virginia household earned $60,798 in 2024, so a single full-time minimum-wage paycheck covers about 29.9% of the state median household income before tax.
West Virginia pay rules, withholding forms and reciprocity
Pay frequency: Biweekly.
Withholding form: Form IT-104 — give it to your employer along with the federal W-4 when you start a job or your situation changes. Official guidance comes from the West Virginia State Tax Department.
West Virginia income, sales tax and cost of living
The median household in West Virginia earned $60,798 in 2024 (Census ACS), so a $75,000 salary is 23% above the state median. Prices matter as much as pay: West Virginia's overall price level is 89.5 against a national 100 — about 11% cheaper than average (BEA regional price parity, 2024).
Adjusting for that, the $59,047 you take home on $75,000 buys what $65,976 would buy at the national average price level — #10 of 51 for cost-of-living-adjusted take-home, compared with #25 before adjusting for prices.
West Virginia's state sales tax is 6.00%, and local governments add an average of 0.60%, for a combined 6.60% (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026). Combine the 4.6% state income tax rate on your next dollar with this sales tax rate to see how West Virginia taxes what you earn and what you spend.
West Virginia vs neighboring states
Living or working near a border? Here is take-home pay on a $75,000 salary (single filer) in the states that touch West Virginia, compared with West Virginia's $59,047.
| # | Neighbor | State income tax | Take-home / year | vs West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ohio | 2.75% flat | $59,980 | +$934 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania | 3.07% flat | $59,290 | +$243 |
| 3 | Kentucky | 3.5% flat | $59,085 | +$39 |
| 4 | Maryland | 2%–6.5% | $58,394 | −$653 |
| 5 | Virginia | 2%–5.75% | $58,094 | −$953 |
Because West Virginia has reciprocity agreements with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, commuters from those states usually pay income tax only to the state where they live.
How West Virginia compares with other states
At $75,000, a single filer in West Virginia keeps $59,047 a year — #25 of 51 and $42 more than the median state. States with similar take-home pay:
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West Virginia paycheck FAQ
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia uses a graduated system with rates from 2.11% up to 4.58% in 2026.
How much is take-home pay on $60,000 a year in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $60,000 takes home about $48,524 per year, or $1,866.30 biweekly, in 2026 (effective tax rate 19.1%).
How much is take-home pay on $100,000 a year in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $100,000 takes home about $75,489 a year, or $2,903.43 biweekly, in 2026.
What is the West Virginia minimum wage in 2026?
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour (rates as of July 1, 2026). Applies to employers with 6 or more employees at one location. A full-time worker at that rate earns about $18,200 a year and takes home roughly $16,212.
Where does West Virginia rank for take-home pay?
At a $75,000 salary (single filer), West Virginia ranks #25 of 51 jurisdictions for take-home pay — $42 above the median state. After adjusting for cost of living it ranks #10.
What is the marginal tax rate in West Virginia at $75,000?
Counting federal income tax, FICA and state income tax, the next dollar you earn at $75,000 is taxed at about 34.2%. Of that, 22% is your federal bracket and 4.6% is West Virginia income tax.
How often do employers in West Virginia have to pay you?
Biweekly. Check with your employer or the state labor department for the details that apply to your job.
Which state withholding form do I fill out in West Virginia?
Form IT-104. Your employer uses it, together with the federal W-4, to set your state withholding.
What is the sales tax in West Virginia?
West Virginia's state sales tax is 6.00% and the average local rate adds 0.60%, for a combined average of 6.60% as of July 1, 2026.
How does a 401(k) change my West Virginia paycheck?
Contributing $6,000 to a traditional 401(k) on a $75,000 salary lowers annual take-home by $4,405 and reduces your tax bill by about $1,595.
How much does a raise add to take-home pay in West Virginia?
A $5,000 raise at $75,000 adds about $3,289 to annual take-home — you keep 65.77% of it after tax.
Can I live in one state and work in West Virginia?
West Virginia has income tax reciprocity with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia. Residents of those states can usually ask their employer to skip West Virginia withholding and pay tax only to their home state.
Sources & methodology
Federal withholding follows IRS Publication 15-T (2026); see our methodology and editorial policy. Figures reviewed September 29, 2026. Results are estimates, not tax advice — see the disclaimer.
- West Virginia Tax Division — 2026 income tax rate cut
- Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets (as of Jan 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor — State minimum wage laws (rates effective July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Department of Labor — State payday requirements
- TEAM Companies — State tax withholding forms (accurate as of Jan 20, 2026)
- Tax Foundation — State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (as of July 1, 2026)
- U.S. Census Bureau — Household Income in States and Metropolitan Areas: 2024 (ACS 1-year, ACSBR-025)
- U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis — Regional Price Parities by State and Metro Area
- FRED (St. Louis Fed) — BEA 2024 Regional Price Parities by state, data table
- State tax reciprocity agreements (2026)