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West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

See your real West Virginia take-home pay after federal taxes, Social Security, Medicare, and West Virginia state income tax. Updated for 2026.

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West Virginia uses a five-bracket progressive income tax topping out at 4.82%. This West Virginia paycheck calculator combines federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and WV state income tax to show your real 2026 take-home pay.

How West Virginia state income tax works

West Virginia's brackets are 2.22% on the first $10,000, 2.96% to $25,000, 3.33% to $40,000, 4.44% to $60,000, and 4.82% on income above $60,000. The same thresholds apply to both single and joint filers — West Virginia does not double brackets for married filing jointly.

West Virginia offers a modest exemption (treated here as a deduction) of $2,000 single / $4,000 joint, which the calculator subtracts from your wage base before applying brackets. The state has been steadily reducing its top rate from 6.5% over recent years.

West Virginia paycheck FAQ

›Does West Virginia have a state income tax?

Yes. West Virginia uses five graduated brackets from 2.22% up to 4.82%, with the top rate kicking in above $60,000 of taxable income.

›What is the West Virginia income tax rate?

Rates range from 2.22% to 4.82%. Most middle-income workers pay between 3.33% and 4.44% on their top dollars.

›How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in West Virginia?

A single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia with no pre-tax deductions takes home roughly $56,000 to $57,000 per year after federal, FICA, and West Virginia state tax.

›Did West Virginia cut its top tax rate?

Yes. West Virginia has reduced its top rate from 6.5% to 4.82% in recent years, with more cuts under consideration.

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