West Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Estimate your take-home pay in West Virginia after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax.
Take-home pay in West Virginia at common salaries
These figures assume a single filer, no pre-tax deductions, paid every two weeks. West Virginia taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA. For example, a $60,000 salary comes to about $1,866.30 per paycheck, or $48,524 per year.
| Gross salary | Take-home (biweekly) | Take-home (yearly) | Taxes as % of gross |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $982.99 | $25,558 | 14.8% |
| $45,000 | $1,427.09 | $37,104 | 17.5% |
| $60,000 | $1,866.30 | $48,524 | 19.1% |
| $80,000 | $2,397.50 | $62,335 | 22.1% |
| $100,000 | $2,903.43 | $75,489 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $4,146.54 | $107,810 | 28.1% |
How much does West Virginia take from your pay?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, West Virginia income tax comes to about $1,043 a year on $40,000 (2.6% of gross), $1,866 on $60,000 (3.1%) and $3,691 on $100,000 (3.7%). By comparison, the same $60,000 salary in a state with no income tax keeps that $1,866 in your pocket each year, before any sales, property or other taxes.
West Virginia rules built into this calculator
- West Virginia does not allow a standard deduction on wages; a personal exemption is allowed instead.
- A personal exemption of $2,000 per person is subtracted.
- Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce West Virginia taxable wages as well as federal taxable wages.
How this calculator works
- Pre-tax deductions. Any 401(k) contribution is subtracted first.
- Federal income tax. The 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly, $24,150 head of household) is subtracted, then marginal brackets from 10% to 37% apply.
- FICA. Social Security and Medicare are calculated on gross wages.
- State tax. West Virginia taxes wages using graduated brackets, applied on top of federal income tax and FICA.
Simplifications: assumes wages only, no dependents or credits, the standard deduction, and no local or city taxes. Federal figures follow IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and the SSA 2026 wage base. Rates and deductions last verified against official sources on October 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia uses graduated rates that rise with income. West Virginia taxes wages with graduated rates from 2.11% to 4.58% after a $2,000 personal exemption per person, under the 5% rate cut signed in March 2026 and applied from January 1, 2026. There is no standard deduction. Some West Virginia cities also charge a municipal service fee, which is not included, and dependents and other exemptions are not included. West Virginia does not levy a local income tax on wages.
How much West Virginia income tax will I pay on $60,000?
A single filer with no pre-tax deductions pays about $1,866 a year in West Virginia income tax on $60,000, which is roughly $71.77 per biweekly paycheck. Your figure will differ with filing status, 401(k) contributions and local taxes.
What is FICA?
FICA is the payroll tax that funds Social Security and Medicare. In 2026 the employee share is 6.2% Social Security on wages up to $184,500 and 1.45% Medicare on all wages, plus 0.9% Additional Medicare on wages above $200,000.
Why is my real paycheck different from this estimate?
Health insurance premiums, HSA or FSA contributions, local taxes, your W-4 settings, and extra withholding all change the amount. Use this as a planning estimate and check your pay stub for exact figures.
How does a 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Traditional 401(k) contributions reduce the wages used for federal and state income tax, but not Social Security or Medicare tax. Your take-home falls by less than the amount you contribute.