West Virginia · tax year 2026
West Virginia paycheck calculator
West Virginia taxes income at five rates from 2.11% to 4.58% for 2026 after a $2,000 exemption per person. On $85,000 a year, a single person here takes home about $65,624, or $2,523.99 every two weeks.
Estimated take-home pay · 2026
Biweekly pay · Single · West Virginia
$2,523.99 per paycheck
from $3,269.23 before taxes · 26 paychecks a year
Where each dollar goes
- Take-home pay77.2%$65,624
- Federal income tax11.6%$9,870
- Social Security and Medicare7.6%$6,503
- State taxes3.5%$3,004
Line by line
Per paycheckPer yearPay
Taxes
Federal income tax$379.62$9,870
2026 brackets after the $16,100 standard deduction, worked out for the year and spread over your paychecks. IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32
Social Security$202.69$5,270
6.2% of wages up to $184,500. Traditional 401(k) contributions do not reduce it. SSA wage base · 2026
Medicare$47.40$1,233
1.45% of wages, with no cap. IRS Pub. 15 · 2026
West Virginia income tax$115.53$3,004
West Virginia taxes income at five rates from 2.11% to 4.58% for 2026 after a $2,000 exemption per person. West Virginia · 2026
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Federal income tax for the year
| Wages | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Standard deduction | −$16,100.00 |
| Taxable income | $68,900.00 |
| Tax from the 2026 brackets | $9,870.00 |
| Federal income tax | $9,870.00 |
West Virginia income tax for the year
| Wages taxed by the state | $85,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Exemptions | −$2,000.00 |
| Taxable income | $83,000.00 |
| Tax from the rate schedule | $3,003.90 |
| West Virginia income tax | $3,003.90 |
Sources for these figures
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- Tax Foundation, 2026 federal income tax brackets
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS, 401(k) limit increases to $24,500 for 2026, IRA limit increases to $7,500
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
- IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer's Tax Guide
- IRS, Questions and answers for the Additional Medicare Tax
- USDA National Finance Center, West Virginia withholding formula, 2026
- EY Tax News, West Virginia lowers personal income tax rates for 2026
What if
Estimate for tax year 2026. Your real paycheck depends on your W-4, your benefits and your employer's payroll system. This is education, not tax, payroll or financial advice.
Take-home pay in West Virginia by salary
| Salary | Federal income tax | Social Security and Medicare | State income tax | Take-home a year | A month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $727 | $25,558 | $2,130 | $982.99 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,043 | $33,277 | $2,773 | $1,279.87 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,444 | $40,911 | $3,409 | $1,573.51 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,866 | $48,524 | $4,044 | $1,866.30 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,546 | $59,047 | $4,921 | $2,271.02 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,691 | $75,489 | $6,291 | $2,903.42 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,981 | $107,810 | $8,984 | $4,146.55 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,271 | $140,656 | $11,721 | $5,409.85 |
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West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia taxes income at five rates from 2.11% to 4.58% for 2026 after a $2,000 exemption per person.
Senate Bill 392 (signed March 31, 2026) cut every rate by about 5%, retroactive to January 1, 2026; the top rate is now 4.58%. Joint filers use the same brackets as single filers. West Virginia has no standard deduction.
- Standard deduction: none.
- Personal exemption: $2,000 for you ($4,000 for a couple) and $2,000 for each dependent, taken off income.
- 401(k): traditional contributions come out before West Virginia income tax, as they do for federal tax.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up 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% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $5,000 | 2.11% |
| $5,000 to $12,500 | 2.81% |
| $12,500 to $20,000 | 3.16% |
| $20,000 to $30,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $30,000 | 4.58% |
Other paycheck deductions in West Virginia
West Virginia takes no other state payroll deductions from employees. Apart from state income tax, the only deductions required by law are Social Security and Medicare.
City and county income taxes in West Virginia
West Virginia has no city or county income tax in this calculator. If you pay one that is not listed, you can enter its percentage in the calculator under “W-4 and other details”.
How West Virginia compares
On $85,000 a year, West Virginia ranks 24 of 51 for take-home pay among the states and D.C. (1 keeps the most). City and county taxes are not counted in this comparison.
| State | Income tax | State taxes on $85,000 | Take-home a year | Against West Virginia | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | 2.11% to 4.58% | $3,004 | $65,624 | ||
| Kentucky | 3.5% flat | $2,857 | $65,770 | +$147 | Compare |
| Maryland | 2% to 6.5% | $3,672 | $64,956 | −$668 | Compare |
| Ohio | 2.75% flat | $1,901 | $66,727 | +$1,103 | Compare |
| Pennsylvania | 3.07% flat | $2,669 | $65,959 | +$335 | Compare |
| Virginia | 2% to 5.75% | $4,073 | $64,554 | −$1,070 | Compare |
West Virginia paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $48,524 a year, or $4,044 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $5,020 in federal income tax, $4,590 for Social Security and Medicare, $1,866 in West Virginia income tax.
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $75,489 a year, or $6,291 a month, for a single person with no other deductions. That is after $13,170 in federal income tax, $7,650 for Social Security and Medicare, $3,691 in West Virginia income tax.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia taxes income at five rates from 2.11% to 4.58% for 2026 after a $2,000 exemption per person.
Does West Virginia tax 401(k) contributions?
No. Traditional 401(k) contributions come out of your pay before West Virginia income tax, just as they do for federal income tax. Social Security and Medicare are still charged on them.
Are there city or county income taxes in West Virginia?
Not in this calculator. If your city or county charges one, you can enter the percentage yourself.
Sources
- USDA National Finance Center, West Virginia withholding formula, 2026
- EY Tax News, West Virginia lowers personal income tax rates for 2026
- IRS newsroom, tax year 2026 inflation adjustments (Rev. Proc. 2025-32)
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (PDF)
- SSA, Contribution and benefit base
West Virginia figures last checked on October 11, 2026. Latest update: Rates updated for Senate Bill 392: 2.11% to 4.58% (were 2.22% to 4.82%). If something looks wrong, tell us.