West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026

West Virginia uses graduated state tax brackets, modelled here with the 2026 schedule, standard deduction and exemptions. On a $100,000 salary, a single filer in West Virginia takes home about $75,295 per year ($6,275/month) in 2026.
All 50 states + DC. Local/city taxes (NYC, MD counties, OH municipalities) are not included.
2026 employee limit: $24,500. Reduces income tax, not Social Security/Medicare.
2026 extras: tips, overtime, car loan, age 65+
New 2026 deduction, up to $25,000 per return. Still counts for Social Security and Medicare.
Only the premium half of time-and-a-half counts. Cap $12,500 ($25,000 joint).
US-assembled new vehicle, loan from 2025 on. Up to $10,000.
Your take-home pay 2026
$58,912
$4,909 per month · $1,133 per week
ItemAnnualMonthly
Gross pay$75,000$6,250
Federal income tax$7,670$639
Social Security (6.2%)$4,650$388
Medicare$1,088$91
West Virginia state tax$2,680$223
Total deductions$16,088$1,341
Take-home pay$58,912$4,909
Effective rate: 21.5%Marginal rate: 34.5%
  • Tax year 2026 annual view (IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32): brackets + standard deduction, not per-paycheck W-4 withholding.

Take-home pay in West Virginia at a glance (single, 2026)

SalaryState taxTake-home / yearEffective rate
$40,000 $1,099 $33,221 17.0%
$60,000 $1,965 $48,425 19.3%
$75,000 $2,680 $58,912 21.4%
$100,000 $3,885 $75,295 24.7%
$150,000 $6,295 $107,496 28.3%

Salary pages for West Virginia

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How West Virginia taxes wages

On top of federal tax and FICA, West Virginia applies graduated brackets to your income after its own standard deduction and exemptions. The calculator models the 2026 schedule including the state’s specific mechanics; anything not modelled (such as local or county taxes where they exist) is listed in the result’s notes. Full sources and assumptions: US methodology.

Frequently asked questions

Is this West Virginia calculator the same as my paycheck withholding?

No. This is the annual tax-liability view (2026 brackets and deductions). Per-paycheck withholding follows your W-4 and state withholding certificate and reconciles at filing time.

What is not included for West Virginia?

Local or county income taxes where they exist, dependents’ exemptions, and state-specific credits beyond the personal exemption. Each result lists its notes. Federal figures are exact per IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32.

Last updated 2026-11-04. Compare other states from the US paycheck calculator.