How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
West Virginia has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 2.11% to 4.58% as taxable income rises.
West Virginia has no standard deduction.
Each taxpayer gets a personal exemption of $2,000, and each dependent $2,000.
SB 392 (2026) cut every rate, back to January 1, 2026.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | West Virginia tax | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $27.97 | $982.99 | $25,558 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $40.13 | $1,279.87 | $33,277 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $55.54 | $1,573.51 | $40,911 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $71.77 | $1,866.30 | $48,524 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $89.11 | $2,144.55 | $55,758 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $97.92 | $2,271.02 | $59,047 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $106.73 | $2,397.49 | $62,335 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $124.34 | $2,650.47 | $68,912 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $141.96 | $2,903.42 | $75,489 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $177.19 | $3,409.35 | $88,643 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $230.03 | $4,146.55 | $107,810 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $318.11 | $5,409.85 | $140,656 |
West Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2.11% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 – $10,000 |
| 2.81% | $10,000 – $25,000 | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| 3.16% | $25,000 – $40,000 | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| 4.22% | $40,000 – $60,000 | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| 4.58% | $60,000+ | $60,000+ |
Sources
- West Virginia Tax Division, 2026 Income Tax Rate Cut
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly West Virginia tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
West Virginia paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in West Virginia is about $1,866.30 per paycheck, or $48,524 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $71.77 West Virginia income tax withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia income tax rates for 2026 range from 2.11% to 4.58%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in West Virginia?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in West Virginia comes to about $1,632.06 every two weeks, or $20.40 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.