This page shows take-home pay for $19,000 using 2026 Federal rules and West Virginia state guidance, with links to tailor filing status and benefits.
West Virginia state income tax is applied using current brackets and standard assumptions.
| Yearly | Monthly | 4 Weekly | 2 Weekly | Weekly | Daily | Hourly | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Pay | 19,000.00 | 1,583.33 | 1,461.54 | 730.77 | 365.38 | 73.08 | 9.13 | ||
| - | Tax Deferred Retirement | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| - | Cafeteria/other pre-tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| - | Student loan interest deduction | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | |
| - | Circumstance Exemptions | 15,000.00 | 1,250.00 | 1,153.85 | 576.92 | 288.46 | 57.69 | 7.21 | |
| Taxable Income | 4,000.00 | 333.33 | 307.69 | 153.85 | 76.92 | 15.38 | 1.92 | ||
| - | Federal Income Tax | 400.00 | 33.33 | 30.77 | 15.38 | 7.69 | 1.54 | 0.19 | 2.11% |
| - | West Virginia State Income Tax | 439.21 | 36.60 | 33.79 | 16.89 | 8.45 | 1.69 | 0.21 | 2.31% |
| - | West Virginia State Disability Insurance (SDI) | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 2.31% |
| - | Social Security | 1,178.00 | 98.17 | 90.62 | 45.31 | 22.65 | 4.53 | 0.57 | 6.20% |
| - | Medicare Tax | 275.50 | 22.96 | 21.19 | 10.60 | 5.30 | 1.06 | 0.13 | 1.45% |
| - | Additional Medicare Tax | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
| Take Home Pay | 16,707.29 | 1,392.27 | 1,285.18 | 642.59 | 321.29 | 64.26 | 8.03 | 87.93% | |
Tip: Social Security and Medicare are collectively known as FICA (Federal Insurance Contributions Act). Based on this calculation your FICA payments for 2026 are $1,453.50.
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Definitions: “Take-home pay” (net) is your income after Federal, West Virginia state (if applicable), and FICA deductions. “Taxable income” appears before credits and after standard or itemized deductions.
See where your Federal tax dollars go for a $19,000 salary: Federal Budget Breakdown on $19,000 Salary in 2026.
The table below provides an indication of any outstanding tax which you may be liable for and/or any tax rebates due. Note: This tax rebate calculation is indicative only, whilst we aim to provide a 100% accurate tax calculation we DO NOT guarantee of the accuracy of the tax calculations herein.
| Withholdings | Calculated Tax Due | Tax Rebate / Due 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Tax | $ 0.00 | $ 400.00 | $ 400.00 |
| State Tax | $ 0.00 | $ 439.21 | $ 439.21 |
| Medicare | $ 0.00 | $ 275.50 | $ 275.50 |
| Social Security | $ 0.00 | $ 1,178.00 | $ 1,178.00 |
1 A negative figure indicates that you have overpaid tax and that you are due a tax rebate.
Tip: West Virginia is used as the default State for State tax calculations. You can choose an alternate State using the 2026 State and Federal Tax calculator. This illustration is therefore an example for a single resident of West Virginia with no children filing for the 2026 tax year.
Monthly values are standardized for comparison. Expect small shifts if your pay schedule follows actual calendar days.
| Month (2026 days in month) | Income | Exemptions | Taxable Income | Federal tax | State Tax | Social Security | Medicare | Take home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| February (28) | $ 1,457.53 | $ 1,150.68 | $ 306.85 | $ 30.68 | $ 33.69 | $ 90.37 | $ 21.13 | $ 1,281.66 |
| March (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| April (30) | $ 1,561.64 | $ 1,232.88 | $ 328.77 | $ 32.88 | $ 36.10 | $ 96.82 | $ 22.64 | $ 1,373.20 |
| May (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| June (30) | $ 1,561.64 | $ 1,232.88 | $ 328.77 | $ 32.88 | $ 36.10 | $ 96.82 | $ 22.64 | $ 1,373.20 |
| July (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| August (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| September (30) | $ 1,561.64 | $ 1,232.88 | $ 328.77 | $ 32.88 | $ 36.10 | $ 96.82 | $ 22.64 | $ 1,373.20 |
| October (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| November (30) | $ 1,561.64 | $ 1,232.88 | $ 328.77 | $ 32.88 | $ 36.10 | $ 96.82 | $ 22.64 | $ 1,373.20 |
| December (31) | $ 1,613.70 | $ 1,273.97 | $ 339.73 | $ 33.97 | $ 37.30 | $ 100.05 | $ 23.40 | $ 1,418.98 |
| Total | $ 19,000.00 | $ 15,000.00 | $ 4,000.00 | $ 400.00 | $ 439.21 | $ 1,178.00 | $ 275.50 | $ 16,707.29 |
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