West Virginia paycheck calculator 2026
A single filer earning $60,000 in West Virginia takes home about $48,110 a year, or $1,850.38 every two weeks, in 2026. West Virginia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.58%; this page uses an estimated 3.8% effective rate; treat state figures as rough estimates, not exact withholding.
Updated 2026-10-02 · 2026 tax year
West Virginia take-home pay by salary
| Salary | Federal | FICA | WV tax | Take-home | Per biweekly check |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,520 | $32,800 | $1,261.54 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,900 | $40,455 | $1,555.96 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,280 | $48,110 | $1,850.38 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,850 | $58,742 | $2,259.33 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,800 | $75,380 | $2,899.23 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,700 | $108,091 | $4,157.35 |
Single filer, federal standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, 2026. State tax is a flat estimate on gross wages and ignores state deductions and exemptions, so it can run high; local taxes not included.
West Virginia payroll taxes
West Virginia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.58%; this page uses an estimated 3.8% effective rate. SB 392 lowered the top rate to 4.58%, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
Every West Virginia paycheck also carries federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2% up to $184,500 of 2026 wages, and Medicare at 1.45%.
State rates are estimates; check the West Virginia revenue department withholding tables before relying on them.
Questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
On $60,000 a year, about $5,020 goes to federal income tax, $4,590 to Social Security and Medicare, and $2,280 to West Virginia income tax, leaving $48,110.
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
West Virginia has a graduated income tax with a top rate of 4.58%; this page uses an estimated 3.8% effective rate. SB 392 lowered the top rate to 4.58%, retroactive to January 1, 2026.
What is the West Virginia tax rate used here?
3.8% of wages after pre-tax deductions. You can change the rate in the calculator to match your withholding.