West Virginia Paycheck Calculator (2026)
Calculate your real 2026 take-home pay in West Virginia after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and West Virginia state income tax.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck in 2026
West Virginia uses a graduated income tax — rates rise with income, topping out at 4.58%. Here are the 2026 single-filer brackets used in this estimate:
| West Virginia taxable income (single) | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
West Virginia cut all rates 5% for 2026 (SB 392, retroactive to Jan 1); further trigger cuts possible.
What comes out of every West Virginia paycheck
- Federal income tax — based on the 2026 brackets (10%–37%) after the standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint).
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $184,500.
- Medicare — 1.45%, plus 0.9% extra above $200,000.
- West Virginia state income tax — as described above.
Working overtime or earning tips? The new federal deductions for 2025–2028 could cut your federal bill substantially — try the overtime deduction calculator or tips deduction calculator.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in West Virginia?
Use the calculator above with $60,000 — as a single filer you'll typically keep roughly 76–82% of gross in West Virginia, depending on filing status and the state brackets shown above.
What is the West Virginia state income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia uses graduated brackets from 2.11% up to 4.58% at the highest incomes.
Does this calculator include 401(k) or health insurance deductions?
No — it estimates taxes on your full gross salary. Pre-tax contributions to a 401(k), HSA, or health premiums would lower your taxable income and increase your take-home pay versus these estimates.
Are bonuses taxed differently?
Bonuses are withheld at a flat 22% federally when paid, but at filing time they're taxed as ordinary income — the same rates this calculator uses.