West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
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Official Sources & References
This calculator uses data from the following authoritative sources. All tax rates, brackets, and thresholds are verified against official government publications:
- West Virginia Dept. of Revenue
- IRS Tax Brackets 2025
- IRS W-4 Tax Withholding Estimator
- SSA 2025 Wage Base Limit
- US Dept. of Labor - Minimum Wage
- IRS Publication 15 (Employer's Tax Guide)
This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional or the IRS for guidance specific to your situation.
West Virginia State Income Tax Rates (2025)
West Virginia has been reducing income taxes. The legislature passed a 25% personal income tax cut in 2023, phased in over several years. West Virginia aims to eliminate the personal income tax entirely over the coming decade.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$10,000 | 2.36% |
| $10,001–$25,000 | 3.15% |
| $25,001–$40,000 | 3.54% |
| $40,001–$60,000 | 4.72% |
| Over $60,000 | 5.12% |
The minimum wage in West Virginia is $8.75/hr as of 2025. West Virginia's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
How to Calculate Your West Virginia Paycheck
Your West Virginia take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a West Virginia payroll calculator, West Virginia salary calculator, West Virginia income calculator, and West Virginia take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "WV paycheck calculator" or "west virginia wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- West Virginia State Income Tax — calculated using West Virginia's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 5.12%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
West Virginia Paycheck Quick Facts (2025)
| State Income Tax | Progressive — 5.12% (5 brackets) |
| Minimum Wage | $8.75 |
| Median Household Income | $55,217 |
| Cost of Living Index | 84.1 (US avg = 100) |
| Local Taxes | Municipal B&O taxes (business only, not wages) |
| Pay Frequency Law | Semi-monthly required |
What Makes West Virginia Paychecks Unique
West Virginia uses a progressive system with a top rate of 5.12% across 5 brackets. With a median household income of $55,217 and a cost of living index of 84.1 (where 100 is the national average), your paycheck's purchasing power is above the national average.
- West Virginia has five brackets from 2.36% to 5.12%.
- West Virginia is reducing its income tax rates over time, with eventual elimination targeted if revenue targets are met.
- West Virginia fully exempts Social Security benefits and offers a $2,000 deduction for each dependent.