West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
West Virginia lowered every income tax rate by 5% for 2026, so the top rate is now 4.58%.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,271.02
$59,047 per year · 78.7% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $295.00
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − West Virginia state income tax
- $97.92
- Take-home pay
- $2,271.02
Estimate for 2026 using the rules on our methodology page. It is not tax advice; your employer's withholding and your return can differ.
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Create a pay stub from these numbersHow taxes work in West Virginia
West Virginia uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 2.1% to 4.6%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
West Virginia uses personal exemptions or a federal-income-based starting point rather than a flat standard deduction, so low earners may owe less than a simple bracket calculation suggests.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each West Virginia paycheck.
What changes a West Virginia paycheck?
The 2026 withholding tables from the West Virginia Tax Division list five rates: 2.11% up to $10,000 of taxable income, 2.81% to $25,000, 3.16% to $40,000, 4.22% to $60,000 and 4.58% above. Those rates are 95% of the 2025 schedule after Senate Bill 392, and the brackets are the same for single and joint filers.
West Virginia has no standard deduction. It gives a $2,000 personal exemption for you and one for a spouse, so a married couple gets $4,000 off before the brackets apply. Dependent exemptions are not modeled.
West Virginia has no local income tax, and the state has no employee-paid disability or paid-leave deduction, so federal taxes are the other main paycheck items.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in West Virginia
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in West Virginia. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $48,524 per year — 80.9% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,020 | $193 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − West Virginia state income tax | $1,866 | $72 |
| Take-home pay | $48,524 | $1,866 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2026 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Take-home pay at other salaries in West Virginia
Single filer, paid every two weeks, 2026 rules, no pre-tax deductions.
| Salary | WV tax | Take-home per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $1,043 | $33,277 | $1,280 |
| $60,000 | $1,866 | $48,524 | $1,866 |
| $85,000 | $3,004 | $65,624 | $2,524 |
| $120,000 | $4,607 | $88,643 | $3,409 |
West Virginia income tax rates used for 2026
Single
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
- Personal exemption: $2,000 single, $4,000 married filing jointly.
Sources and limitations
The 2026 West Virginia tax inputs on this page are based on West Virginia tax source. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
West Virginia has a progressive state income tax (2.1%–4.6%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the West Virginia income tax rates?
West Virginia has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 2.1% to 4.6%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, West Virginia withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.