West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your West Virginia take-home pay for 2026. Enter your salary below to see federal, FICA, and state taxes.
⚠️ Excludes West Virginia personal exemptions and any municipal fees.
Take-home pay · Bi-weekly
$2,262.15
$58,816 / year · 78.4% of gross
| Gross pay | $75,000 | $2,884.62 |
| Federal income tax | −$7,670 | −$295.00 |
| Social Security | −$4,650 | −$178.85 |
| Medicare | −$1,088 | −$41.83 |
| West Virginia state tax | −$2,777 | −$106.79 |
| Take-home pay | $58,816 | $2,262.15 |
| Item | Annual | Per paycheck |
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Effective tax rate 21.6%. Estimate only — excludes local taxes and credits.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026, single filer)
| Gross salary | Total tax | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $6,846 | $33,155 | 17.1% |
| $60,000 | $11,664 | $48,337 | 19.4% |
| $80,000 | $17,908 | $62,093 | 22.4% |
| $100,000 | $24,802 | $75,199 | 24.8% |
| $150,000 | $42,601 | $107,400 | 28.4% |
West Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
| Rate | Single — taxable income over | Married filing 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 |
West Virginia applies these rates with no state standard deduction, so tax starts from the first dollar of wages. Rates are marginal — each rate applies only to income above its threshold.
Single vs. married filing jointly in West Virginia
| Gross salary | Single take-home | Married take-home | Married keeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $48,337 | $50,517 | +$2,180 |
| $100,000 | $75,199 | $80,729 | +$5,530 |
| $150,000 | $107,400 | $116,794 | +$9,394 |
Married figures assume one income and married-filing-jointly withholding. Two-income couples land between the two columns — switch the filing status in the calculator above to model your own split.
About West Virginia paychecks & taxes
West Virginia has been cutting hard: rates that topped 6.5% in 2022 now run 2.22% to 4.82%, with automatic further cuts tied to revenue triggers. It's one of the fastest-falling tax burdens in the country.
A handful of cities (Charleston, Huntington, and others) charge small flat city service fees per pay period rather than percentage wage taxes. Those aren't modeled here but amount to only a few dollars per paycheck.
West Virginia paycheck FAQ
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia taxes wage income using progressive brackets (2026 estimate), on top of federal income tax and FICA.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia uses progressive brackets in 2026, from 2.2% up to a top rate of 4.82% for single filers.
What is the take-home pay on $80,000 in West Virginia?
On an $80,000 salary in West Virginia, the estimated annual take-home pay is about $62,093 for a single filer (2026), after federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax.
Do married couples take home more in West Virginia?
Yes — on a $100,000 salary in West Virginia, a married filer (one income) takes home about $5,530 more per year than a single filer, thanks to the larger standard deductions and wider brackets at both federal and state level.
Sources: IRS (2026 federal brackets), Social Security Administration (FICA limits), and the Tax Foundation's 2026 state tax survey. Data verified June 2026. See our methodology & data sources for what this estimate includes and excludes.