West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 take-home pay in West Virginia after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and West Virginia state income tax.
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How West Virginia paychecks are taxed in 2026
West Virginia taxes income on a graduated state schedule for 2026, applied after the state deduction for your filing status. This calculator applies that on top of federal withholding and Social Security / Medicare to estimate your West Virginia take-home pay.
West Virginia uses a graduated income tax with 5 brackets for 2026, with marginal rates ranging from 2.22% to a top rate of 4.82% (which applies to single-filer taxable income above $60,000). For 2026, West Virginia's state standard deduction is $2,000 for single filers and $4,000 for married couples filing jointly. As a worked example, a single filer earning $60,000 pays about $1,965 in West Virginia income tax (roughly 3.3% of gross) before federal tax and FICA.
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What this estimate doesn't include: State tax only. WV municipal service/city fees are not income taxes and are not modeled. WV has no standard deduction; we model one $2,000 personal exemption ($4,000 MFJ). Each dependent adds another $2,000 not modeled — estimates run slightly high for filers with dependents.
Estimates for general guidance only — not tax advice. This calculator approximates withholding using 2026 federal brackets, the standard deduction, and FICA. Simple mode covers wages, filing status and state tax; switch to Advanced to factor in pre-tax deductions (401(k), HSA/FSA, health premiums), dependent/W-4 credits, extra withholding and post-tax deductions. It still does not model local (city/county) taxes or itemized deductions. Verify with a tax professional or the IRS.