West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
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Income tax in West Virginia
West Virginia taxes wage income on a progressive schedule — 5 brackets running from 2.22% to 4.82% for single filers. This calculator applies West Virginia's real 2026 brackets, its standard deduction ($2,000 single / $4,000 married) and its personal exemption, so the state-tax line follows the actual schedule rather than a flat-rate guess.
West Virginia income tax brackets for 2026
Single filers. Each rate applies only to the income falling inside that band — these are marginal rates, not a flat rate on the whole salary.
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 2.22% |
| $10,000 | 2.96% |
| $25,000 | 3.33% |
| $40,000 | 4.44% |
| $60,000 | 4.82% |
State taxable income is your pay after West Virginia's standard deduction and personal exemption of $2,000 for a single filer ($4,000 married filing jointly).
How West Virginia compares
West Virginia sits in the lower-middle of state income tax burdens. On $100,000 a single filer pays $3,885, ranking 26th of 51. Comparable states include Wisconsin ($3,919), Nebraska ($3,846) and Connecticut ($3,925). Even so, the effective rate is far below West Virginia's 4.82% top marginal rate.
Worked example: $100,000 in West Virginia
Take a single filer on $100,000 in West Virginia. After the $2,000 standard deduction and personal exemption, state taxable income is $98,000:
| Income band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.22% | $222 |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.96% | $444 |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.33% | $500 |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.44% | $888 |
| $60,000 – $98,000 | 4.82% | $1,832 |
| Total state tax | — | $3,885 |
The effective rate works out to 3.9% of gross salary — far below the 4.82% top marginal rate, because only the last slice of income is taxed at that rate.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia taxes wage income on a progressive schedule with 5 brackets, from 2.22% to 4.82% for single filers. The top rate applies only to income above the highest threshold — it is a marginal rate, not a flat rate.
What is the income tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's rates run from 2.22% to 4.82% for single filers, applied to income after the $2,000 standard deduction and personal exemption. A single filer on $100,000 pays about $3,885 — an effective rate of 3.9%, well below the 4.82% top rate.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in West Virginia?
About $58,912 per year in take-home pay for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: federal income tax $7,670, FICA $5,738, and West Virginia state income tax $2,680.
I'm moving to West Virginia. What should I know about taxes?
West Virginia sits in the middle of the pack — for a single filer on $100,000 it collects $3,885 (26th of 51). Compare take-home pay rather than salary, and factor in property and sales taxes.
How is take-home pay calculated?
Take-home pay equals gross pay minus federal income tax (IRS 2026 brackets and the $16,100 standard deduction), FICA (6.2% Social Security up to $184,500 plus 1.45% Medicare), and West Virginia state income tax. For West Virginia, state taxable income starts from your pay after the $2,000 standard deduction and personal exemption.
What is FICA tax in 2026?
FICA is 7.65% of wages: 6.2% Social Security on earnings up to the annual wage base ($184,500 for 2026) and 1.45% Medicare on all earnings, plus an extra 0.9% Medicare tax above $200,000 single / $250,000 married. FICA is federal and identical in every state.
Why does my actual paycheck differ from this estimate?
Real paychecks reflect your W-4 withholding choices and pre-tax benefits. For West Virginia, some cities and counties levy a local income tax on top of the state rate, which this calculator does not include — use the local tax field above. This calculator is a planning estimate, not a payroll prediction.