How West Virginia taxes your paycheck in 2026
West Virginia taxes income from 2.22% to 4.82%, after a series of rate cuts in recent years.
- The same brackets apply to every filing status, with the 4.82% top rate starting at $60,000 of taxable income.
- West Virginia has no standard deduction, but gives a $2,000 exemption per person.
- Some West Virginia cities charge a small flat weekly city service fee, but none tax wages as income.
West Virginia 2026 income tax brackets
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2.22% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 – $10,000 |
| 2.96% | $10,000 – $25,000 | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| 3.33% | $25,000 – $40,000 | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| 4.44% | $40,000 – $60,000 | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| 4.82% | Over $60,000 | Over $60,000 |
Brackets apply to taxable income, after the state standard deduction.
Take-home pay in West Virginia at common salaries
| Salary | Take-home per year | Every 2 weeks | West Virginia taxes | Total tax rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,221 | $1,278 | $1,099 | 16.9% |
| $60,000 | $48,425 | $1,863 | $1,965 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 | $58,912 | $2,266 | $2,680 | 21.5% |
| $100,000 | $75,295 | $2,896 | $3,885 | 24.7% |
| $150,000 | $107,496 | $4,134 | $6,295 | 28.3% |
Single filer, paid every two weeks, no 401(k) or pre-tax benefits, excluding local taxes.
Example
A single filer in West Virginia earning $75,000 a year, paid every two weeks with no 401(k), takes home about $2,266 per paycheck, or $58,912 a year. Federal income tax is about $7,670, Social Security and Medicare $5,738, and West Virginia taxes $2,680.
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Common questions
What are West Virginia's income tax rates?
2.22%, 2.96%, 3.33%, 4.44% and 4.82%. The top rate applies above $60,000.
Does West Virginia have a standard deduction?
No. It uses a $2,000 personal exemption per person.
Is West Virginia cutting income taxes?
Yes. Rates have been reduced several times since 2023.
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $58,912 a year, or $2,266 every two weeks, for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions.
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