West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
West Virginia taxes income at 2.11%, 2.81%, 3.16%, 4.22% and 4.58% for 2026 (SB 392 cut every rate 5%), after a $2,000 personal exemption per filer.
West Virginia cut every bracket by 5% for 2026 (SB 392, signed March 31, 2026, retroactive to January 1, 2026) — rates now run 2.11% to 4.58%. Enter your gross pay above — this calculator applies the 2026 West Virginia brackets, plus 2026 federal tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500) and Medicare (1.45%).
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| Deduction | Per paycheck |
|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0.00 |
| State tax | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions (401k + health) | $0.00 |
| Total deductions | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $0.00 |
West Virginia income tax brackets 2026 (single filer)
| Rate | Taxable income (single filer, 2026) |
|---|---|
| 2.11% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 2.81% | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| 3.16% | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| 4.22% | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| 4.58% | Over $60,000 |
Married filing jointly brackets are roughly double the single thresholds. Rates apply to taxable income (after the state standard deduction or exemption). Local income taxes — New York City tax, Philadelphia wage tax, Ohio city taxes — are not included.
How much will I take home in West Virginia?
It depends on your salary, pay frequency and filing status. Use the calculator above with your own numbers. As a rule of thumb, West Virginia has west virginia taxes income at 2.11%, 2.81%, 3.16%, 4.22% and 4.58% for 2026 (sb 392 cut every rate 5%), after a $2,000 personal exemption per filer. — compare it with a no-tax state like Texas or Florida using the links below.
Frequently asked questions
What are the West Virginia tax brackets for 2026?
For single filers: 2.11% to $10,000, 2.81% to $25,000, 3.16% to $40,000, 4.22% to $60,000 and 4.58% above $60,000. Married filing jointly thresholds are wider — see the table above.
What is the West Virginia personal exemption for 2026?
This calculator uses a personal exemption of $2,000 for single filers and $4,000 for married filing jointly. That amount is subtracted before the brackets are applied.
Does West Virginia have a standard deduction?
No. West Virginia starts from federal AGI and gives a $2,000 personal exemption per filer instead — that is the $2,000 single / $4,000 married amount this calculator subtracts. The same bracket thresholds apply to single and married filers alike.
How much will I take home in West Virginia on $60,000 a year?
A single filer paid biweekly on $60,000 takes home about $1,866.30 per paycheck: $2,307.69 gross, less $193.08 federal tax, $71.77 West Virginia state tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare.