West Virginia take-home pay examples (2026)
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | State & payroll | Take-home / year | 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 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $6,120 | $2,775 | $62,335 | $2,397.50 |
| $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 |
West Virginia income tax rates for 2026
Rates for single filers (married couples filing jointly have wider brackets; the calculator applies them when you choose that status).
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.22% |
| $60,000 and over | 4.58% |
Local income taxes
West Virginia has no local income tax. A few cities, including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg, charge a city service fee of a few dollars a week to people who work inside the city. It is a fixed amount, not a percentage of pay, so it is not included in this calculator.
Federal taxes on every West Virginia paycheck
- Federal income tax: 10% to 37% on income after the 2026 standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married).
- Social Security: 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare: 1.45% of all wages, plus 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
Good to know
- West Virginia cut every income tax rate by about 5% for 2026. Senate Bill 392 was signed on 31 March 2026 and counts from 1 January 2026, so the top rate is now 4.58% instead of 4.82%.
- Paychecks early in 2026 were withheld at the old, higher rates, so many workers will get the difference back as a refund.
- West Virginia has no standard deduction. Each person on your return, including each dependent, gets a $2,000 exemption.
- The brackets are the same for single filers, married couples filing jointly and heads of household.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $60,000 in West Virginia takes home about $48,524 a year, or $1,866.30 every two weeks, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia income tax (2026 rates, no pre-tax deductions).
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2.11% to 4.58%. Each filer also gets a personal exemption of $2,000.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no local income tax. A few cities, including Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown and Parkersburg, charge a city service fee of a few dollars a week to people who work inside the city. It is a fixed amount, not a percentage of pay, so it is not included in this calculator.
How is a West Virginia bonus taxed?
Bonuses paid separately usually have 22% federal income tax withheld (37% above $1 million), plus 7.65% for Social Security and Medicare, plus West Virginia income tax.
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