West Virginia Paid Family Leave Calculator
2026Calculate paid family leave benefits in West Virginia. West Virginia does not currently have a state paid family leave program. See federal FMLA options.
Written and reviewed by Konstantin Iakovlev · Methodology · Updated
About this tool: West Virginia has no state PFL program. The paycheck calculator below estimates your normal take-home pay; FMLA leave is unpaid, so during leave your employer-paid wages stop unless your employer offers a separate paid-leave policy. Multiply your projected weekly net by the unpaid weeks to see the income gap.
Net Pay (Bi-Weekly)
$2,239.13
Annual Take-Home
$58,217.50
Total Tax (Annual)
$16,782.50
Paycheck Breakdown (Bi-Weekly)
| Gross Pay | $2,884.62 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $295.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | - $178.85 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | - $41.83 |
| West Virginia State Tax | - $129.81 |
| Net Pay | $2,239.13 |
Annual Summary
| Gross Annual Income | $75,000.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | - $7,670.00 |
| FICA (SS + Medicare) | - $5,737.50 |
| West Virginia State Tax (estimate) | - $3,375.00 |
| Total Deductions & Tax | - $16,782.50 |
| Annual Take-Home Pay | $58,217.50 |
| Monthly Take-Home | $4,851.46 |
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
Does West Virginia have paid family leave?
West Virginia does not have a mandatory state paid family leave program. Eligible workers may still qualify for unpaid leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), which provides up to 12 weeks of job-protected leave per year for qualifying events. Some employers offer their own paid parental or family-leave policies as a benefit; check your employee handbook or HR portal.
West Virginia PFL: program, contribution, max benefit
- Program name
- None
- Max weekly benefit (2026)
- N/A
- Contribution structure
- No state contribution
West Virginia has not enacted a state-administered Paid Family Leave program as of 2026. Employees relying on partner-state programs (cross-border workers) or employer-provided leave plans are common workarounds. The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave for qualifying employees of employers with 50+ workers — but no wage replacement. Several proposals to enact a West Virginia PFL program have been introduced in recent legislative sessions but none have passed as of Q1 2026.
West Virginia Key Rates & Limits (2026)
| Paid Family Leave | No state program |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI) | No |
| State Income Tax | progressive (up to 4.8%) |
| Minimum Wage | $8.75/hr |
West Virginia paid family leave — frequently asked questions
Which states have paid family leave programs?
As of 2026, states with paid family leave include California, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Oregon, Colorado, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota, and Maine. Programs vary significantly in duration, benefit amount, and eligibility.
How much does paid family leave pay?
Benefits typically replace 60-90% of wages up to a weekly cap. California pays about 60-70% up to around $1,620/week, New York pays 67% up to about $1,150/week, and Washington pays up to 90% of average weekly wage up to around $1,450/week.
Is there federal paid family leave?
There is no federal paid family leave law. The federal FMLA provides 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave but only for employers with 50+ employees and workers who have been employed for at least 12 months. Paid leave is handled at the state level.