West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
A $75,000 salary in West Virginia takes home about $58,912 a year in 2026, or $2,266 every two weeks, for a single filer with no deductions taken before tax: federal tax $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,737.50, West Virginia tax of $2,680.10.
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- Checked against official examples on every build
- Rates reviewed 25 October 2026
West Virginia has five income tax brackets from 2.22% to 4.82% in 2026, the result of yearly cuts since 2023 that have taken the top rate down from 6.5%. The personal exemption is $2,000 and there is no standard deduction.
What changed for West Virginia paychecks in 2026
- Federal: the 2026 standard deduction is $16,100 (single), $32,200 (married filing jointly) and $24,150 (head of household), and the brackets moved up with inflation (Rev. Proc. 2025-32).
- Social Security: the wage base rose to $184,500 for 2026.
- West Virginia: all five rates fell again for 2026 under the 2023 law's revenue trigger. The top rate is now 4.82%.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single and married-filing-jointly, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or health deductions. Computed by the same engine as the calculator.
| Salary | Single: per year | Single: per paycheck | Married joint: per year | Total tax rate (single) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,221.10 | $1,277.73 | $35,127.70 | 16.95% |
| $60,000 | $48,425.30 | $1,862.51 | $50,694.10 | 19.29% |
| $75,000 | $58,912.40 | $2,265.86 | $62,038.80 | 21.45% |
| $100,000 | $75,294.90 | $2,895.96 | $80,921.30 | 24.71% |
| $150,000 | $107,495.90 | $4,134.46 | $116,986.30 | 28.34% |
How West Virginia tax works on a paycheck
West Virginia has five income tax brackets from 2.22% to 4.82% in 2026, the result of yearly cuts since 2023 that have taken the top rate down from 6.5%. The personal exemption is $2,000 and there is no standard deduction.
Local taxes. Charleston, Huntington and a few other cities charge a flat weekly "user fee" ($3 or so a week) rather than a percentage of pay. Not modelled.
Engine notes: Rates keep falling under the 2023 law (top rate 4.82% in 2026). Some cities (Charleston, Huntington) levy a flat weekly user fee rather than a percentage.
West Virginia 2026 brackets (single filer, taxable income)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2.22% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.96% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.33% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.44% |
| $60,000 to and above | 4.82% |
Standard deduction , single / , joint. Personal exemption $2,000.00.
Federal deductions on every US paycheck
Three federal amounts come out of every paycheck in every state. Federal income tax depends on your W-4: filing status, dependents, other income and any extra withholding. For 2026 the standard deduction is $16,100 for single filers and $32,200 for married couples filing jointly, and the brackets run from 10% to 37%. Social Security takes 6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026, then stops. Medicare takes 1.45% with no cap, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000 in the year. Before tax health premiums, HSA and FSA contributions reduce all three. A traditional 401(k) reduces income tax but not Social Security or Medicare.
The words on this page, in plain English
- Take-home pay
- The money that lands in your bank account after taxes and deductions. Also called net pay.
- Gross pay
- Your pay before anything is taken out. The salary in your job offer is gross pay.
- W-4
- The form you fill in when you start a job. It tells your employer how much federal tax to hold back from each paycheck.
- Filing status
- How you file your tax return: single, married filing jointly, or head of household (a single parent, usually). It changes your tax brackets.
- Standard deduction
- A chunk of your income the IRS does not tax at all. In 2026 it is $16,100 for a single person. The calculator takes it off before working out tax.
- Tax bracket
- Income is taxed in slices. The first slice is taxed at 10%, the next at 12%, and so on. Only the money inside a slice is taxed at that rate, so moving into a higher bracket never cuts your total pay.
- Social Security and Medicare (FICA)
- Two flat taxes on wages: 6.2% for Social Security (it stops after $184,500 of pay in 2026) and 1.45% for Medicare. Your employer pays the same amounts on top.
- Before tax deduction
- Money taken out of your pay before tax is worked out, such as a 401(k) contribution or health insurance premium. It lowers your tax.
- 401(k)
- A retirement savings plan through your employer. A traditional 401(k) is taken before income tax. A Roth 401(k) is taken after.
- Pay period
- How often you are paid. Every two weeks means 26 paychecks a year. Twice a month means 24. Monthly means 12.
Questions people ask
Does West Virginia take state income tax out of my paycheck?
Yes. West Virginia has state income tax in 5 brackets up to 4.82%. On a $75,000 salary a single filer pays about $2,680.10 a year in West Virginia income tax.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in West Virginia in 2026?
About $58,912 a year, or $2,265.86 every two weeks, for a single filer with no deductions taken before tax: federal tax $7,670.00, Social Security and Medicare $5,737.50, West Virginia tax $2,680.10.
How much is $60,000 after taxes in West Virginia?
About $48,425 a year for a single filer, which is $1,862.51 per paycheck when paid every two weeks. The total tax rate is 19.29% of gross pay.
Why is my West Virginia paycheck different from this estimate?
Your employer withholds using the IRS Publication 15-T tables and your W-4 entries, and West Virginia's own withholding tables spread your expected yearly tax across paychecks. The yearly total should land close to this estimate. A single paycheck can differ by a few dollars, more if you have other income or claim credits on your W-4.
Is there a city or local income tax in West Virginia?
Charleston, Huntington and a few other cities charge a flat weekly "user fee" ($3 or so a week) rather than a percentage of pay. Not modelled.
Sources
The calculator on this page reads its rates from the same file these links are listed in. If a rate changes, the source list changes with it.
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32: 2026 inflation adjustments (brackets, standard deduction) (checked 25 October 2026)
- Social Security Administration: 2026 wage base $184,500 and COLA fact sheet (checked 25 October 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T: federal income tax withholding methods (checked 25 October 2026)
- Tax Foundation: State individual income tax rates and brackets, 2026 (checked 25 October 2026)
These figures are estimates to help you plan. Your payslip is the final word: your employer works out each paycheck with the IRS tables and your W-4, and the yearly total is settled on your tax return. See how we calculate and the accuracy tests.
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