Paycheck Calculator in Beckley, WV
Calculate your take-home pay in Beckley, West Virginia after federal and state taxes.
Updated May 2026Beckley, West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Tax snapshot: Beckley, WV
Beckley is a city of 17k residents in West Virginia. West Virginia uses a progressive income tax with 5 brackets ranging from 2.36% on the lowest taxable income to 5.12% on income above $60,000.00. As a Beckley resident, your effective state rate is always lower than the top marginal rate — only the income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
The median household income in Beckley is $39,939.00 (U.S. Census ACS 2023). At that income level, a single filer in West Virginia owes approximately $1,166.54 in state income tax — an effective state rate of 2.92%. Adding federal income tax ( $2,693.60/year) and FICA ($3,055.26/year), the combined effective rate reaches 17.31%. That leaves an estimated $1,270.14 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer earning at the local median (2026 rates).
The paycheck calculator above applies West Virginia's 2026 tax rates alongside updated 2026 federal income tax brackets to estimate your exact Beckley take-home pay. Enter your annual salary, pay frequency, and filing status — then expand the pre-tax deductions section to factor in 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums, which lower your taxable income before both state and federal taxes are applied.
2025 West Virginia Income Tax Rates
West Virginia uses a progressive income tax with 5 brackets. The rates range from 2.36% to 5.12% .
| Income Range | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 – $10,000.00 | 2.36% |
| $10,000.00 – $25,000.00 | 3.15% |
| $25,000.00 – $40,000.00 | 3.54% |
| $40,000.00 – $60,000.00 | 4.72% |
| $60,000.00+ | 5.12% |
Deductions & Exemptions
- Personal Exemption
- $2,000.00
Estimated West Virginia State Tax by Salary
| Annual Salary | State Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $40,000.00 | $1,168.70 | 2.92% |
| $60,000.00 | $2,089.10 | 3.48% |
| $80,000.00 | $3,105.10 | 3.88% |
| $100,000.00 | $4,129.10 | 4.13% |
Federal and FICA taxes not included. Based on single filer, 2025 rates.
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