West Virginia Salary Paycheck Calculator
West Virginia Salary Tax Calculator applies the 2026 graduated scale from 2.22% to 4.82% across 5 brackets. It also applies federal income tax and FICA. Calculate your salary after tax in West Virginia and read take home pay yearly, monthly and weekly.
How West Virginia state income tax works
West Virginia applies a graduated scale from 2.22% to 4.82% for 2026. Each rate covers only the income inside its own bracket. The top rate of 4.82% starts at $60,000 of taxable income.
A single filer in West Virginia receives a personal exemption of $2,000. The calculator subtracts it before the state rate applies.
What this calculator includes for West Virginia
The calculation covers federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and West Virginia state income tax. Social Security applies at 6.2% up to the annual wage base. Medicare applies at 1.45% with no ceiling and adds 0.9% on wages above $200,000.
State brackets shown are the single-filer schedule. Most states widen their brackets for married couples filing jointly. A joint return produces a lower state bill than the figure here.
West Virginia paycheck calculator FAQs
What is the income tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia rates run from 2.22% to 4.82% across 5 brackets for 2026. Each rate applies only to the income inside its bracket.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
Enter a salary above for the exact figure. The deductions are federal income tax, Social Security at 6.2%, Medicare at 1.45% and West Virginia state income tax.
Does this calculator include city or county tax in West Virginia?
No. Only federal and state income tax are applied. Any local income tax a city or county levies falls outside the calculation.
Paycheck calculators by state
The same paycheck calculator. Each state has its own income tax schedule.