West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia has progressive rates from 2.11% to 4.58%.
- Personal exemption of $2,000 per filer.
- $2,000 exemption per dependent.
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West Virginia has progressive rates from 2.11% to 4.58% in 2026. Enter your salary to see your take-home pay after state and federal taxes.
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Take-home pay
$2,271.02 / paycheck
Bi-weekly pay: 26 paychecks a year.
- Per year
- $59,046.60
- Per month
- $4,920.55
- Federal income tax
- $7,670.00
- State taxes
- $2,545.90
- Take-home pay78.7%
- Social Security, Medicare & state payroll7.7%
- Federal, state & local income tax13.6%
- 401(k) & benefits0%
| Year | Month | Paycheck | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $75,000.00 | $6,250.00 | |
| Federal income tax | − $7,670.00 | − $639.17 | |
| Social Security (6.2%) | − $4,650.00 | − $387.50 | |
| Medicare (1.45%) | − $1,087.50 | − $90.63 | |
| West Virginia income tax | − $2,545.90 | − $212.16 | |
| Take-home pay | $59,046.60 | $4,920.55 |
Take-home / paycheck
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security & Medicare | West Virginia tax | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,043 | $33,277 | $1,279.87 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,866 | $48,524 | $1,866.30 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,546 | $59,047 | $2,271.02 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,691 | $75,489 | $2,903.43 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,981 | $107,810 | $4,146.54 |
Standard deduction, no 401(k) or other pre-tax deductions; “per paycheck” is bi-weekly (26 a year).
Sources: tax.wv.gov, tax.wv.gov; federal figures from the IRS (methodology). Compare all states on the state income tax rates page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia takes home $59,046.60 in 2026: $7,670.00 of federal income tax, $5,737.50 of Social Security and Medicare and $2,545.90 of West Virginia tax. That is $2,271.02 per bi-weekly paycheck.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate in 2026?
West Virginia has progressive rates from 2.11% to 4.58%. Personal exemption of $2,000 per filer.
Is this West Virginia calculator up to date?
Yes: it uses the 2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction and the 2026 West Virginia rules, checked against the state’s own publications (sources below and on the methodology page).