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West Virginia has cut its rates several years in a row; for 2026 they range from 2.22% to 4.82%. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in West Virginia after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables2.22%–4.82%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,862.51per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

West Virginia paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax2.22% – 4.82% (5 brackets)
Personal exemption$2,000 single · $4,000 married · $2,000 per dependent
State payroll programsNone
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#23 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in West Virginia?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
West Virginia income tax−$75.57−$1,965
Take-home pay$1,862.51$48,425

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in West Virginia takes home about $80,921 a year ($3,112.36 bi-weekly).

West Virginia take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICAWest Virginia taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$766$25,519$981.50
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,099$33,221$1,277.73
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,521$40,834$1,570.55
$60,000$5,020$4,590$1,965$48,425$1,862.51
$75,000$7,670$5,738$2,680$58,912$2,265.86
$100,000$13,170$7,650$3,885$75,295$2,895.96
$150,000$24,734$11,475$6,295$107,496$4,134.46
$200,000$36,734$14,339$8,705$140,222$5,393.15

West Virginia income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to West Virginia taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

West Virginia brackets, single
RateTaxable income
2.22%$0 – $10,000
2.96%$10,000 – $25,000
3.33%$25,000 – $40,000
4.44%$40,000 – $60,000
4.82%Over $60,000

Married filing jointly

West Virginia brackets, married
RateTaxable income
2.22%$0 – $10,000
2.96%$10,000 – $25,000
3.33%$25,000 – $40,000
4.44%$40,000 – $60,000
4.82%Over $60,000

How West Virginia compares

On a $75,000 salary, West Virginia ranks #23 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $58,912 a year, or 78.5% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual West Virginia tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your West Virginia withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. West Virginia has state income tax rates from 2.22% to 4.82% for 2026.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?

A single filer earning $60,000 in West Virginia takes home about $48,425 a year, or $1,862.51 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,965 in West Virginia state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?

On a $60,000 salary, about 19.3% of gross pay goes to taxes in West Virginia: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (3.3%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?

No. West Virginia cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is West Virginia a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, West Virginia ranks #23 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $58,912 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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