How to use the West Virginia Paycheck calculator
- Enter your numbers. Fill in annual salary, state, pay frequency, filing status.
- Enter pre-tax deductions details. Fill in 401 contribution, health insurance / paycheck.
- Read your results. Results update instantly. The headline shows the take-home pay per paycheck; the breakdown and table below show the details.
West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia uses progressive brackets.West Virginia has no standard deduction. Each personal exemption is $2,000.
| Rate | Single: taxable income over | Married jointly: over |
|---|---|---|
| 2.22% | $0 | $0 |
| 2.96% | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| 3.33% | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 4.44% | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| 4.82% | $60,000 | $60,000 |
What makes West Virginia different
West Virginia has five brackets topping out at 4.82%, after a series of cuts that began in 2023 and can continue when revenue triggers are met. There is no standard deduction, only a $2,000 exemption per person. A few cities charge small weekly service fees on workers.
- West Virginia’s rates have been cut several times since 2023; the 2026 top rate is 4.82%.
- West Virginia has no standard deduction; each person gets a $2,000 exemption.
- Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling and a few other cities charge a flat weekly city service fee on people who work there; it is not included.
Example take-home pay in West Virginia (2026, single, paid biweekly)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | West Virginia tax | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,521 | $40,834 | $1,570.55 |
| $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 |
Examples assume the 2026 federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions.
Worked example
With these inputs: annual salary (gross)$75,000; stateWest Virginia; pay frequencyEvery 2 weeks; filing statusSingle; 401(k) contribution5%.
The calculator gives a take-home pay per paycheck of $2,160.31 ($56,168 per year · 26 paychecks). Other results: gross pay per check$2,884.62, total tax rate20.1%, federal marginal rate22%, yearly take-home$56,168.
What your results mean
Your West Virginia take-home pay is gross pay minus federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), West Virginia income tax, and any pre-tax deductions you enter. On a $100,000 salary a single filer in West Virginia keeps about $75,295 a year in 2026.
Tips
- Pre-tax 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and West Virginia taxable income.
- Update your federal W-4 (and state form, if any) after major life changes.
- Compare with other states: Wisconsin, Wyoming, Alabama, Alaska.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax in 2026?
Yes. West Virginia has progressive rates from 2.22% to 4.82% for 2026.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $58,912 per year, or $2,265.86 every two weeks, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions (2026 estimate).
How much is $50,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $40,834 per year ($1,570.55 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026.
What percentage of a $100,000 salary goes to taxes in West Virginia?
About 24.7% in 2026 for a single filer: federal income tax $13,170, Social Security and Medicare $7,650, and West Virginia tax $3,885.
What is the top income tax rate in West Virginia?
4.82% on single-filer taxable income above $60,000 in 2026.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling and a few other cities charge a flat weekly city service fee on people who work there; it is not included.
How is West Virginia income tax withheld from my paycheck?
Your employer withholds West Virginia tax based on your state withholding certificate and pay frequency. This calculator estimates your annual West Virginia tax and spreads it evenly across paychecks, so actual withholding can differ slightly.
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Sources
- West Virginia Tax Division: withholding tables and rates
- Tax Foundation: State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 brackets & standard deduction)
- IRS newsroom: 2026 inflation adjustments
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 §4.26 (2026 QBI thresholds $201,750 / $403,500)
- IRS: Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)
- SSA: 2026 contribution and benefit base ($184,500)
- IRS: 401(k) limit $24,500 for 2026