West Virginia paycheck calculator 2026
Work out your take-home pay in West Virginia after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia state tax brackets for 2026.
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Example: $75,000 salary in West Virginia
- Federal income tax: $7,670.00
- Social Security and Medicare: $5,737.50
- West Virginia income tax: $2,545.90
A single filer on $75,000 in West Virginia takes home about $59,046.60 a year, or $2,271.02 every two weeks, before any 401(k), health insurance or other deductions.
West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia taxes income in bands: each rate applies only to the part of your taxable income that falls in that band.
| Taxable income, single | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
West Virginia has no standard deduction. A personal exemption of $2,000 (single) is also taken off taxable income.
Federal taxes on every US paycheck
Federal income tax uses the 2026 brackets after a standard deduction of $16,100 (single) or $32,200 (married filing jointly). Social Security is 6.2% of wages up to $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000. The US paycheck calculator guide explains these in detail.
What this calculator leaves out
State tax credits other than those shown, itemized deductions, local or city income taxes, and tax on income other than wages. State figures are from the Tax Foundation’s 2026 state income tax table and state agencies.
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