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Gig & FreelanceWest Virginia (WV)

Delivery Driver Salary in West Virginia

Take-home pay breakdown using 2025 tax rates โ€” single filer, standard deduction

$36,000
Gross Salary
national median
$29,999
Annual Take-Home
83.3% of gross
$2,500
Monthly Take-Home
after all taxes
$1,154
Bi-Weekly Paycheck
after all taxes

Full Tax Breakdown โ€” West Virginia

Based on national median Delivery Driver salary of $36,000, single filer, 2025 tax year

Gross Annual Salary
$36,000
Deductions
Federal Income Tax
Effective rate: 6.3%
-$2,281
West Virginia State Income Tax
Effective rate: 2.7%
-$966
Social Security Tax
6.2% up to wage base
-$2,232
Medicare Tax
1.45%
-$522
Total Taxes
16.7% effective rate
-$6,001
Net Take-Home Pay (Annual)
$29,999
Net Take-Home Pay (Monthly)
$2,500
Net Take-Home Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$1,154

Where Your Money Goes

Take-Home Pay$29,999 (83.3%)
Federal Income Tax$2,281 (6.3%)
West Virginia State Tax$966 (2.7%)
FICA (SS + Medicare)$2,754 (7.6%)

West Virginia vs. National Average

National Median Salary
$36,000
Used for calculations on this page
State Income Tax
$966/yr
Effective rate: 2.7%
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate on home value
State Sales Tax
6.0%
State rate (local rates may vary)

SS benefits fully exempt. Rates being phased down. Federal income tax partially deductible.

Frequently Asked Questions โ€” Delivery Driver in West Virginia

How much does a Delivery Driver take home in West Virginia?

On a national median salary of $36,000, a Delivery Driver in West Virginia takes home approximately $29,999/year ($2,500/month) after federal income tax, West Virginia state income tax, and FICA taxes. This represents an effective total tax rate of 16.7%.

What is the West Virginia state income tax rate for a Delivery Driver?

On a $36,000 salary, the effective West Virginia state income tax rate is 2.7%, resulting in $966 in state taxes annually. West Virginia's marginal rate for this income level is higher, but credits and deductions reduce the effective rate.

How does West Virginia compare to other states for Delivery Drivers?

State tax burden is a key factor in take-home pay comparison. West Virginia's 2.7% effective state tax rate places it in the middle range nationally. To compare all states, use the "Salary by State" table above.

What other taxes does a Delivery Driver pay in West Virginia?

In addition to federal and state income taxes, workers pay FICA taxes: Social Security (6.2% on wages up to the $168,600 wage base in 2025) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% surcharge on earnings over $200,000). Local income taxes may also apply in some West Virginia cities. West Virginia's property tax rate is 0.6%, and the state sales tax rate is 6.0%.

Calculations use 2025 federal and state tax rates. Single filer, standard deduction. Does not include local taxes, pre-tax retirement contributions, or employer benefits. Salary data sourced from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) OEWS. Last updated: March 2025. For personalized calculations, use the Paycheck Calculator.