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West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

Enter your salary and pay frequency to see what you actually take home in West Virginia. The calculator applies the 2026 federal tax brackets, Social Security and Medicare, and West Virginia's 2026 income tax (5 brackets from 2.22% to 4.82%), after your 401(k) and other pre-tax deductions.

How to use the West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

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West Virginia income tax brackets 2026

West Virginia has 5 brackets from 2.22% to 4.82%. West Virginia has five brackets from 2.22% to 4.82%.

All filers
Taxable incomeRate
$0 – $10,0002.22%
$10,000 – $25,0002.96%
$25,000 – $40,0003.33%
$40,000 – $60,0004.44%
Over $60,0004.82%

Personal exemption: $2,000 single, $4,000 married.

Sources: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; West Virginia revenue and labor department rates for 2026. Federal: 2026 brackets, $184,500 Social Security wage base. See paycheck calculators for every state.

Formula

Take-home pay = Salary − 401(k) − pre-tax deductions − federal income tax − Social Security − Medicare − West Virginia income tax Per paycheck = yearly take-home ÷ number of paydays West Virginia taxable income = wages − pre-tax deductions − state deductions and exemptions

Frequently asked questions

How much is West Virginia state income tax in 2026?

West Virginia has 5 brackets from 2.22% to 4.82% for 2026. West Virginia has five brackets from 2.22% to 4.82%.

What taxes come out of a West Virginia paycheck?

Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000), West Virginia income tax. Pre-tax 401(k) and health insurance deductions lower your taxable pay.

Is this West Virginia paycheck calculator up to date?

Yes. It uses the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the latest published West Virginia tax rules. We last reviewed the West Virginia numbers on 20 Oct 2026.

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