West Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
West Virginia has a progressive income tax in 2026, with rates from 2.22% to 4.82%. Enter your gross annual salary below to estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal income tax, West Virginia state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
| Annual gross (hourly × hours × 52) | $0 |
| Federal income tax | $0 |
| West Virginia state income tax | $0 |
| FICA (Social Security + Medicare) | $0 |
| Take-home pay (annual) | $0 |
| Take-home pay (monthly) | $0 |
| Take-home pay (biweekly) | $0 |
| Take-home pay (weekly) | $0 |
| Effective total tax rate | 0% |
Based on 2026 federal and West Virginia tax parameters, last verified June 10, 2026. Assumes a single filer with the standard deduction; local taxes and pre-tax deductions not included.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck in 2026
West Virginia uses 5 tax brackets in 2026. West Virginia offers no state standard deduction, so rates apply from the first dollar of wage income. Brackets are marginal: crossing into a higher bracket only raises the rate on income above that threshold, not on your whole salary. Federal income tax and FICA apply on top.
| Taxable income (single filer) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $10,000 | 2.22% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.96% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.33% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.44% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.82% |
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia uses a progressive income tax with 2026 rates ranging from 2.22% to 4.82%.
How much is a $75,000 salary after taxes in West Virginia?
Using 2026 rates for a single filer taking the standard deduction, a $75,000 salary in West Virginia works out to roughly $58,816 per year in take-home pay (about $4,901 per month), after $7,670 federal income tax, $2,777 state income tax, and $5,738 in FICA.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in West Virginia?
At 40 hours a week, $25 an hour is $52,000 a year. Using 2026 rates for a single filer with the standard deduction, that leaves roughly $42,264 per year in take-home pay in West Virginia — about $1,626 per biweekly paycheck or $813 per week. Use the hourly mode in the calculator above for your own rate and hours.
Does this calculator include local or city taxes?
No. It covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. Some places add local income taxes (for example, city or county taxes), and pre-tax benefits like a 401(k) or health insurance will also change your actual paycheck.
What assumptions does this calculator make?
Single filer, all income from wages, the 2026 standard deduction at both the federal and state level, and no credits, local taxes, or pre-tax deductions. It is an estimate for planning, not tax advice.