West Virginia Pay Check Calculator 2026

Calculate your take-home pay in West Virginia using the latest 2026 tax rates and withholding methods. This calculator includes federal, West Virginia state, and FICA taxes, plus pre-tax deductions.

West Virginia State Tax Information (2026)

West Virginia has a progressive income tax with rates up to 4.82% in this calculator's statewide estimate. The state offers various deductions and credits.

Take Home Pay

$1,143

Per biweekly pay period

Gross Pay

$1,600

Before taxes & deductions

Federal + State Tax

$155

Includes all tax brackets

Annual Take Home

$29,708

Effective tax rate: 17.3%

Income Details

Income Type

HourlySalary

Hourly Rate ($)

Hours Per Week

Pay Period

Estimated annual income

$41,600.00

Taxes & Deductions

Tax profile

State of Residence

Filing Status

Federal W-4

W-4 Form Type

Pre-2020 W-42020+ W-4

Multiple Jobs or Spouse Works (Step 2)Use the higher withholding table when this applies.

Dependent Amount (Step 3) ($)

For dependents, typically $2,000 per child

Other Income (Step 4a) ($)

Annual non-job income to include

Deductions (Step 4b) ($)

Annual W-4 deductions

Extra Withholding (Step 4c) ($)

Additional amount per pay period

Year-to-date wages

Year-to-Date Earnings ($)

For Social Security ($184,500 cap) and Additional Medicare Tax calculations

Pre-tax deductions

401(k) Contribution (%)

Capped at the 2026 employee deferral limit of $24,500.

Health Insurance ($)

Other Pre-Tax Deductions ($)

Detailed Results

2026 take-home estimate

$1,142.60per pay period

Effective Tax Rate

17.3%

Pay Summary

Gross Pay:$1,600.00

Pre-Tax Deductions:-$180.00

Taxes:-$277.40

Net Pay:$1,142.60

Annual Projection

Annual Gross:$41,600.00

Annual Net:$29,707.60

Effective Tax Rate:17.3%

Tax Breakdown

Federal Income Tax:$86.55

5.4% of gross

State Income Tax:$68.44

4.3% of gross

Social Security:$99.20

6.2% of gross

Medicare:$23.20

1.4% of gross

Total Taxes:$277.40