West Virginia paycheck calculator
West Virginia has a progressive income tax with 5 brackets, from 2.22% up to a top rate of 4.82%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in West Virginia has about $103.08 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,265.86 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
West Virginia · 2026Take-home pay $1,862.50 per paycheck, $48,425.04 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| West Virginia income tax | −75.57 | −1,964.82 |
| Take-home pay | 1,862.50 | 48,425.04 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
West Virginia paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 2.22% to a top rate of 4.82% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.22% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.96% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.33% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.44% |
| $60,000 and up | 4.82% |
Deductions and exemptions
- Single / Head of household
- $2,000
- Married filing jointly
- $4,000
- Each dependent: a further $2,000 off taxable wages.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
Several West Virginia cities, including Charleston and Huntington, charge a small weekly city service fee.
West Virginia has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.
Take-home pay in West Virginia, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $42.27 | $1,277.73 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $103.08 | $2,265.86 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $242.12 | $4,134.46 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 2.75% of a $40,000 salary, 3.57% of a $75,000 salary, 4.2% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: Tax Foundation, "State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026" (rates and deductions as of January 1, 2026). Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
West Virginia paycheck FAQ
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia has a progressive income tax with 5 brackets, from 2.22% up to a top rate of 4.82%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $2,000 (single / head of household), $4,000 (married filing jointly).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in West Virginia?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $75.57 to West Virginia income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,862.50.
What deductions and exemptions does West Virginia allow?
West Virginia withholding allows $2,000 for single / head of household; $4,000 for married filing jointly as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent lowers taxable wages by a further $2,000.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in West Virginia?
Several West Virginia cities, including Charleston and Huntington, charge a small weekly city service fee. West Virginia has no employee-paid state disability or paid family leave program, so nothing else is withheld at the state level.