West Virginia Nanny Tax Calculator
Estimate your total employer costs for hiring a nanny in West Virginia. Enter your nanny's pay below for a personalized tax breakdown.
West Virginia employer tax rates at a glance
Social Security
6.2%
employer share
Medicare
1.45%
employer share
FUTA
0.6%
on first $7,000
WV SUTA
1.5% - 8.5%
2026 range across employers
Key facts for West Virginia household employers
- Minimum wage: $7.25/hour. That is the federal floor, because the state's own rate only covers households with 6 or more employees. (compare nationwide)
- State income tax withholding required
- West Virginia's $8.75/hour minimum covers households with 6 or more employees. Otherwise the federal $7.25/hour floor applies.
- No disability or paid leave requirements
West Virginia nanny tax FAQ
How does the calculator estimate West Virginia nanny taxes?
It adds up everything you owe as the employer in West Virginia, on top of your nanny's wages.
- Federal FICA: 15.3% combined, split between you and your nanny
- Federal FUTA: 0.6% effective on the first $7,000
- West Virginia SUTA: 1.5% - 8.5%
- West Virginia state income tax (when withheld)
Figures are 2026 rates and use the 2026 FICA threshold of $3,000.
Does West Virginia require state income tax withholding from a nanny's paycheck?
Usually not. West Virginia has a state income tax, but withholding it from a household employee is optional unless your nanny asks for it.
- It is usually optional, and your nanny elects it on West Virginia's W-4 equivalent
- If they do elect it, you owe quarterly remittance to the state and an annual reconciliation return that includes the W-2 you issued
What's the minimum hourly rate I can pay a nanny in West Virginia?
At least $7.25 an hour for a nanny in West Virginia.
- West Virginia's own minimum wage of $8.75/hour only covers households with 6 or more employees, so the federal floor governs for a smaller household
- Some cities and counties may set a higher floor, so check your locality before you set a rate
- Overtime is 1.5x pay for hours over 40 in a week, under the FLSA
- Live-in nannies are exempt from FLSA overtime, but not from minimum wage
W. Va. Code § 21-5C-1
Does West Virginia add disability or paid family leave premiums?
No. West Virginia does not require state disability insurance or paid family leave for household employees.
- Your obligations are the federal baseline: FICA, FUTA and Schedule H
- West Virginia state unemployment insurance still applies on the employer side
Why does my West Virginia nanny's net pay differ from the calculator total?
Because they answer different questions. The calculator's employer total is what leaves your account; net pay is what lands in your West Virginia nanny's.
- Federal FICA: 6.2% Social Security plus 1.45% Medicare, so 7.65% off the top
- Any federal income tax your nanny chose to have withheld
- West Virginia income tax, if your nanny elected it on the state W-4
- Charleston's city service fee of $3 a week if your nanny works there, which NannyKeeper doesn't calculate yet
Your own share, the employer FICA match plus FUTA and SUTA, sits on top of gross pay rather than coming out of it.
This calculator provides estimates for informational purposes only. Actual tax obligations may vary. Always verify current rates with your state's tax agency or consult a qualified tax professional.
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