West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026 — Take-Home Pay After Taxes

West Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)

Enter your salary to see take-home pay in West Virginia. The estimate includes federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base, Medicare, and West Virginia state income tax.

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West Virginia income tax in 2026

West Virginia uses graduated rates from 2.22% up to 4.82%. The state standard deduction is no state standard deduction, and the modeled personal exemption is $2,000 per person ($4,000 per couple) where applicable.

West Virginia rates compiled from the Tax Foundation 2026 state tables and IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 · retrieved 2026-09-01.

West Virginia tax brackets (single filers, 2026)

Taxable income	Rate
$0 – $10,000	2.22%
$10,000 – $25,000	2.96%
$25,000 – $40,000	3.33%
$40,000 – $60,000	4.44%
$60,000 – and above	4.82%

Married filing jointly brackets are typically wider — the calculator applies them automatically.

Frequently asked questions

What is the state income tax in West Virginia in 2026?

West Virginia uses graduated rates from 2.22% up to 4.82%. The state standard deduction is no state standard deduction.

How is my paycheck calculated in West Virginia?

Net pay = gross pay − federal income tax − Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) − Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% above $200k single / $250k joint) − West Virginia state income tax − pre-tax deductions.

Are local income taxes included for West Virginia?

This calculator covers state-level income tax only; any city or county wage taxes in West Virginia would be additional.