West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
On a $60,000 salary in West Virginia, a single filer takes home about $1,866.30 every two weeks ($48,524 a year) after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia income tax. West Virginia tax follows the state's own 2026 withholding booklet; enter your own pay below for your exact paycheck. Below the calculator: West Virginia rules on minimum wage, overtime, paydays, your final paycheck and wage claims, each from an official source.
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An estimate of what your employer withholds, using the IRS percentage method. Your actual paycheck can differ by a few cents because of rounding, or by more if your employer uses other settings.
How we got your number
Each step links to the official document it comes from.
Guides: how to read your pay stub · filling out Form W-4 · biweekly vs semi-monthly pay · why pay rises after the Social Security cap · how much tax is taken out, by state · who gets overtime · 1099 vs W-2 pay
West Virginia paycheck rates for 2026
Every rate links to the official source and shows when we last checked it. Our West Virginia tax is checked against the tables West Virginia prints on every build: see how we verify.
| What comes out | 2026 rate | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | 10%–37% brackets (IRS percentage method) | IRS Publication 15-T (2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 | SSA COLA fact sheet | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Medicare | 1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000 | IRS Publication 15 | Oct 24, 2026 |
| West Virginia income tax | 2.11% to 4.58% after $2,000 a year per IT-104 exemption | West Virginia Tax Division, IT-100.2A Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding (March 2026) | Oct 24, 2026 |
What changed in 2026
West Virginia
- Income tax rates cut about 5%, back to January 1, 2026: from 2.22% to 4.82% down to 2.11% to 4.58%. Source
- Revised withholding tables (March 2026) apply the new rates; we use them from April 1, 2026. (Apr 1, 2026) Source
Federal, for everyone
- Social Security wage base rose from $176,100 to $184,500. Source
- New 2026 federal withholding tables reflect the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which made the lower tax rates and larger standard deduction permanent. Source
- Form W-4 for 2026: Step 4(b) now covers the new deductions for qualified tips, overtime, car loan interest and people 65 and older, and there is a new checkbox to claim exemption. Source
- Form W-4 Step 3 counts $2,200 for each child under 17. Source
Take-home pay in West Virginia at common salaries (2026)
On a $70,000 salary in West Virginia, you take home about $2,144.55 every two weeks, or $4,646.53 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia income tax.
| Salary | Every two weeks | Per month | Per year | Withheld |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $982.99 | $2,129.81 | $25,557.74 | 14.8% |
| $40,000 | $1,279.87 | $2,773.05 | $33,276.62 | 16.8% |
| $50,000 | $1,573.51 | $3,409.27 | $40,911.26 | 18.2% |
| $60,000 | $1,866.30 | $4,043.65 | $48,523.80 | 19.1% |
| $70,000 | $2,144.55 | $4,646.53 | $55,758.30 | 20.3% |
| $80,000 | $2,397.50 | $5,194.58 | $62,335.00 | 22.1% |
| $90,000 | $2,650.47 | $5,742.69 | $68,912.22 | 23.4% |
| $100,000 | $2,903.43 | $6,290.76 | $75,489.18 | 24.5% |
| $125,000 | $3,533.37 | $7,655.63 | $91,867.62 | 26.5% |
| $150,000 | $4,146.55 | $8,984.19 | $107,810.30 | 28.1% |
Assumes a single filer paid every two weeks with a 2026 Form W-4 and no adjustments, no 401(k) or health deductions, and the rules in force on Oct 26, 2026. Monthly and yearly figures are the paycheck times 26, divided by 12 for monthly. Enter your own pay above for your exact numbers.
What workers earn in West Virginia
The typical (median) worker in West Virginia earns $21.78 an hour, or about $45,300 a year full time, across all 701,610 jobs in the state (BLS, May 2025). At that pay a single filer takes home about $1,435.88 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia income tax. Source
| Pay level | Yearly pay | Take-home every two weeks | Take-home a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $26,060 | $864.03 | $22,464.78 |
| 25th percentile | $31,530 | $1,028.41 | $26,738.66 |
| Median (typical worker) | $45,300 | $1,435.88 | $37,332.88 |
| 75th percentile | $64,940 | $2,010.54 | $52,274.04 |
| 90th percentile | $98,220 | $2,858.39 | $74,318.14 |
Pay for common jobs in West Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay in West Virginia | Take-home every two weeks | Jobs in West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $80,120 | $2,400.54 | 23,430 |
| Retail Salesperson | $28,950 | $951.81 | 19,050 |
| Home Health Aide | $28,020 | $923.82 | 18,890 |
| Cashier | $26,370 | $873.50 | 17,360 |
| Truck Driver | $49,480 | $1,558.28 | 12,190 |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,440 | $1,233.56 | 9,860 |
| Nursing Assistant (CNA) | $36,730 | $1,182.79 | 9,390 |
| Construction Laborer | $42,660 | $1,358.57 | 6,620 |
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, for West Virginia: hourly pay for all jobs, times 2,080 hours, rounded to the nearest $10. The jobs are those on our salary by job pages with the most workers in West Virginia. Take-home: single filer paid every two weeks, 2026 Form W-4, no deductions, rules in force on Oct 26, 2026, worked out with the same engine as the calculator.
Paycheck rules in West Virginia
What West Virginia law says about how much, how and when you are paid. Each rule links to the official source. Checked Oct 25, 2026.
| Topic | The rule | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum wage | West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour. It applies where an employer has six or more non-exempt employees at one location; smaller workplaces may fall under the federal $7.25 instead. No increase has been officially announced. | WV Division of Labor, Minimum Wage FAQ |
| Tipped employees | Employers may take a 70% tip credit, so tipped workers can be paid a cash wage of $2.62 an hour, as long as cash wage plus reported tips reaches $8.75 an hour. | WV Division of Labor, Minimum Wage FAQ |
| Overtime | State law requires 1.5 times your regular rate for hours over 40 in a seven-day workweek, but only for employers not covered by federal overtime law that have six or more non-exempt employees at a location. | WV Division of Labor, Minimum Wage FAQ |
| How often you get paid | Employers must pay you at least twice a month, with no more than 19 days between paydays, unless a special agreement says otherwise. | West Virginia Code 21-5-3 |
| Final paycheck | Whether you quit, are fired or are laid off, your final wages are due on or before the next regular payday on which they would normally be paid. | WV Division of Labor, WPCA Fact Sheet 6: Final Wages |
| Pay stub | For each pay period in which deductions are taken, your employer must give you an itemized statement of the deductions made from your wages. | West Virginia Code 21-5 (WV Division of Labor copy) |
| Deductions from pay | Apart from deductions required by law, your employer needs a written wage assignment, on the form approved by the Division of Labor, before taking money from your pay. | WV Legislative Rule 42CSR5, Wage Payment and Collection |
| Unpaid wage claims | If you believe you are owed wages, submit a Request for Assistance form to the West Virginia Division of Labor in Charleston (email WageandHour@wv.gov). No filing deadline is stated on the form or rule. | WV Legislative Rule 42CSR5, Wage Payment and Collection |
| Pay cards and direct deposit | If your employer pays wages on a payroll card, it must also give you the option of being paid by direct deposit. | West Virginia Code 21-5 (WV Division of Labor copy) |
More on pay at the minimum: West Virginia minimum wage, with weekly, monthly and yearly pay, take-home pay and the next increase.
What changes in 2027
- Social Security applies to the first $192,300 you earn in 2027 (up from $184,500). SSA
- New federal withholding tables: the IRS has not published them yet. We add them within days of release; until then, 2027 pay dates use the 2026 tables.
- West Virginia has not yet published 2027 withholding tables.
West Virginia changelog
Every version of the West Virginia rules this calculator has used, with the date it takes effect, the official source it comes from and when we checked it. The pay date you enter picks the version in force on that day.
| Effective | Status | What the calculator uses | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2027 | Waiting for the official publication | West Virginia has not yet published 2027 withholding tables. | Will be checked against the new edition of West Virginia Tax Division, IT-100.2A Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding (March 2026) |
| Apr 1, 2026 | Verified Oct 24, 2026 (in use today) | West Virginia income tax: 2.11% to 4.58% after $2,000 a year per IT-104 exemption | West Virginia Tax Division, IT-100.2A Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding (March 2026) |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Not loaded | West Virginia cut its rates retroactively to January 1, 2026, and published new withholding tables in spring 2026. We have verified only the new tables, so pay dates before April 1, 2026 leave out West Virginia tax. |
Site updates for West Virginia
- Oct 25, 2026: New: How we verify page
- Oct 24, 2026: Added Montana, North Dakota, Hawaii, Maine, Rhode Island, West Virginia, Delaware and Vermont: all 50 states covered
West Virginia paycheck questions
How much West Virginia income tax comes out of my paycheck?
West Virginia subtracts $2,000 a year per IT-104 exemption and applies 2.11% to 4.58% brackets. There are separate tables for one-earner and two-earner households. Show the math lists every step.
Why does the calculator ask about Form IT-104?
Your employer withholds West Virginia tax based on the Form IT-104 you filled in, which is separate from your federal Form W-4. If you never filled one in, employers usually withhold as single with no allowances.
Why is West Virginia tax missing for some pay dates?
West Virginia cut its rates retroactively to January 1, 2026, and published new withholding tables in spring 2026. We have verified only the new tables, so pay dates before April 1, 2026 leave out West Virginia tax.
What is the minimum wage in West Virginia?
West Virginia's minimum wage is $8.75 an hour for employers with six or more non-exempt employees at one location. Tipped workers can be paid a cash wage of $2.62 an hour if tips bring their total pay to at least $8.75.
When do I get my last paycheck in West Virginia if I quit?
Your final wages are due on or before the next regular payday on which they would otherwise be paid. The same rule applies if you are fired or laid off.
How often must a West Virginia employer pay me?
State law requires employers to pay employees at least twice every month, with no more than 19 days between paydays, unless there is a special agreement.
How do I report unpaid wages in West Virginia?
Fill out the Division of Labor's Request for Assistance form with your details, your employer's details and the wages you are owed, and send it to the West Virginia Division of Labor in Charleston or email WageandHour@wv.gov.
Why is my first paycheck in January different?
New federal withholding tables and a new Social Security cap start on January 1. Pick a 2027 pay date in the calculator to see the change.
Why did my paycheck get bigger late in the year?
Social Security stops once your pay for the year reaches $184,500. Enter your pay so far this year to see when that happens.
How much is $70,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $55,758.30 a year, or $2,144.55 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions in 2026. That is after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia income tax. Use the calculator for your own filing status and deductions.
What is the average salary in West Virginia?
The median (typical) worker in West Virginia earns $21.78 an hour, about $45,300 a year full time, and the mean (average) is $27.15 an hour, about $56,470 a year (BLS, May 2025). The median is lower because a few high earners pull the average up. At the median, take-home pay is about $1,435.88 every two weeks for a single filer.