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Take-Home Pay in West Virginia (2026)
What does a salary actually become in West Virginia? This calculator uses the real 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and West Virginia’s own 2026 state brackets — not an estimate.
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West Virginia income tax at a glance (2026)
- Tax type: Graduated brackets
- Top marginal rate: 4.58%%
- Standard deduction (2026): None
- State tax on $100,000 (single): $3,691
West Virginia's SB 392 cut every rate by 5% for 2026 (top rate now 4.58%), retroactive to January 1. The state has no standard deduction, only a $2,000 personal exemption, and joint filers use the same bracket thresholds as single filers.
The 2026 West Virginia brackets
2026 West Virginia brackets — Single filer
| Taxable income over | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $10,000 | 2.11%% |
| $10,000 | $25,000 | 2.81%% |
| $25,000 | $40,000 | 3.16%% |
| $40,000 | $60,000 | 4.22%% |
| $60,000 | — | 4.58%% |
2026 West Virginia brackets — Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | $10,000 | 2.11%% |
| $10,000 | $25,000 | 2.81%% |
| $25,000 | $40,000 | 3.16%% |
| $40,000 | $60,000 | 4.22%% |
| $60,000 | — | 4.58%% |
Worked example: $100,000 in West Virginia
$100,000 salary, single filer, living in West Virginia. Federal tax is $13,170 and FICA is $7,650. State income tax comes to $3,691, leaving take-home pay of $75,489 ($6,291/month) — a total effective rate of 24.5%%.
At $60,000, take-home in West Virginia is about $48,524; at $150,000 it is about $107,810 (single filer, before any pre-tax deductions).
How this calculator works
Federal tax uses the 2026 IRS brackets and standard deduction ($16,100 single / $32,200 joint / $24,150 head of household). FICA is 6.2% for Social Security up to the $184,500 wage base plus 1.45% Medicare (with the 0.9% additional Medicare tax at higher incomes). West Virginia tax is computed slice-by-slice through the state’s actual 2026 brackets after the state standard deduction and personal exemption, so your state effective rate is always lower than your top bracket.
State rates, brackets and deductions: Tax Foundation, “2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets,” cross-checked against state sources. Federal: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; FICA wage base: Social Security Administration.
West Virginia take-home pay — questions
What is the West Virginia state income tax rate in 2026?
West Virginia uses graduated brackets (5 rates) — the top marginal rate is 4.58%%. Rates apply only to the slice of income inside each bracket, never to your whole salary.
What is the West Virginia standard deduction in 2026?
West Virginia has no standard deduction in 2026, but it does offer a personal exemption of $2,000 (single) / $4,000 (joint). The calculator subtracts it before applying the brackets, the same way your state return does.
Does this calculator include West Virginia city or county taxes?
No — this page covers federal tax, FICA, state income tax. A few cities and counties levy their own income tax on top; those are not included, so your real take-home could be slightly lower if one applies to you.
Why is my actual paycheck different?
Your paycheck also subtracts pre-tax items this calculator doesn't model — 401(k) contributions, health insurance premiums, and HSA contributions. Treat this as an accurate baseline for comparing salaries and states.