West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
2026 tax year · Figures checked October 2, 2026
On a $60,000 salary in West Virginia, take-home pay is about $48,332 a year, or $1,858.91 every two weeks, after federal and state taxes.
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Take-home pay: $1,858.91 every two weeks
| Per paycheck | Per year | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | −$193.08 | −$5,020.00 |
| Social Security | −$143.08 | −$3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −$33.46 | −$870.00 |
| West Virginia income tax | −$79.16 | −$2,058.28 |
| Take-home pay | $1,858.91 | $48,331.73 |
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
West Virginia withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2.11% to 4.58%.
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) come out of every paycheck as well.
Source: West Virginia's official tax guidance, checked October 2, 2026.
Take-home pay in West Virginia by wage
| Pay | State taxes | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15 an hour | $804.60 | $26,444.61 | $1,017.10 |
| $20 an hour | $1,234.99 | $34,370.61 | $1,321.95 |
| $25 an hour | $1,691.88 | $42,270.13 | $1,625.77 |
| $30 an hour | $2,168.20 | $50,150.21 | $1,928.85 |
| $40 an hour | $3,120.84 | $64,240.37 | $2,470.78 |
| $50,000 a year | $1,600.28 | $40,754.73 | $1,567.49 |
| $60,000 a year | $2,058.28 | $48,331.73 | $1,858.91 |
| $75,000 a year | $2,745.28 | $58,847.23 | $2,263.35 |
| $100,000 a year | $3,890.28 | $75,289.73 | $2,895.76 |
| $125,000 a year | $5,035.27 | $91,668.23 | $3,525.70 |
| $150,000 a year | $6,180.28 | $107,610.73 | $4,138.87 |
Single filer, standard Form W-4, paid every two weeks; hourly wages assume 40 hours a week. State taxes are income tax plus payroll deductions.
West Virginia vs. neighboring states
| State | State taxes | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1,412 | $48,978 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,884 | $48,506 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 |
| West Virginia | $2,058 | $48,332 |
| Maryland | $2,537 | $47,854 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 |
Take-home pay on a $60,000 salary, single filer, highest first.
Frequently asked questions
How much is West Virginia's income tax on wages?
West Virginia withholds state income tax at graduated rates from 2.11% to 4.58%. The exact amount depends on your pay, filing status and the withholding certificate you give your employer.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $48,332 a year, or $1,858.91 every two weeks, for a single filer with a standard Form W-4 (2026).
What payroll taxes do West Virginia employees pay?
West Virginia has no employee payroll deductions such as disability or paid leave insurance, so the only payroll taxes are federal: Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
What does this estimate leave out?
It leaves out tax credits, itemized deductions and extra withholding you ask for on your W-4. Your actual tax for the year is settled when you file your return.