What is West Virginia state income tax?
For 2026, rates range from 2.11% to 4.58% after a 5% cut retroactive to January 1, 2026. The 4.58% top rate applies to taxable income above $60,000, after a $2,000 personal exemption per person.
West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
West Virginia has a graduated state income tax ranging from 2.11% to 4.58% in 2026, after a 5% rate cut retroactive to January 1, 2026.
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Bi-weekly take-home
$2,271.02
Annual net: $59,047
Where your pay goes
Net Federal State SS Medicare
Gross salary$75,000
Federal income tax−$7,670
State tax−$2,546
Social Security−$4,650
Medicare−$1,088
Net pay (annual)$59,047
Effective rate
21.3%
Federal marginal
22.0%
State tax uses 2026 West Virginia brackets, standard deduction and credits for your filing status (state marginal rate 4.58%). City/county income taxes and state disability or leave payroll deductions are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Local income tax in WV?
No.
Minimum wage WV 2026?
$8.75 per hour.
Take-home on $60k in WV?
About $48,500 for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions: roughly $5,020 federal tax, $1,870 West Virginia tax, and $4,590 FICA. That is about $1,870 every two weeks.
Educational estimates only. Not IRS or payroll advice.