Salary & Paycheck Calculator in West Virginia

Calculate your net paycheck in West Virginia after federal taxes, the 6.5% top state income tax rate, and FICA deductions.

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West Virginia state income tax: up to 6.5%

Partial pension exemption. Median household income: $50,000/yr.

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How Paycheck Taxes Work in West Virginia

Every paycheck in West Virginia is subject to federal income tax, FICA (Social Security at 6.2% and Medicare at 1.45%), and West Virginia state income tax of up to 6.5%.

The median household income in West Virginia is $50,000/year. At that income level, a single filer faces a federal effective tax rate of roughly 12–15%, plus FICA of 7.65%, plus state taxes of several percent.

West Virginia vs. National Average

TaxWest VirginiaNational
State Income Tax (top rate)6.5%~5.5% avg
Federal Income Tax (median earner)~12%~12%
FICA (SS + Medicare)7.65%7.65%
Cost of Living Index82100

Frequently Asked Questions — Salary Calculator in West Virginia

What is the state income tax rate in West Virginia?+
West Virginia's top state income tax rate is 6.5%. Your effective state rate depends on income level — lower incomes pay a smaller percentage. Combined with federal taxes, total income tax for a median earner is roughly 15–19%.
What is the median household income in West Virginia?+
The median household income in West Virginia is $50,000 per year — roughly $4,167 per month before taxes. With a cost of living index of 82 (below the national average), your salary goes further in West Virginia than in most states.
How much will I take home from a $75,000 salary in West Virginia?+
On a $75,000 salary in West Virginia, after the 22% federal bracket (effective ~15%), up to 6.5% state income tax, and 7.65% FICA, your estimated annual net take-home is roughly $54000–56000. Use the calculator above to enter your exact salary.
Does West Virginia tax retirement income?+
Partial pension exemption. Check West Virginia's specific rules for Social Security and pension exemptions, which often differ from regular wage income.
How does West Virginia's cost of living affect salary value?+
West Virginia has a cost of living index of 82 (100 = national average). West Virginia's below-average cost of living means your take-home pay stretches further here than in most other states. A $60,000 salary in West Virginia may have the same purchasing power as $70,000+ in a high-cost state.

Data Sources & Methodology

Federal tax brackets from IRS Revenue Procedure 2024-61. State income tax rates from Tax Foundation. Median household income from U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Cost of living index from C2ER. Last updated 2026.

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