West Virginia Paycheck Calculator 2026
Enter your salary to see your West Virginia take-home pay after federal and state taxes, FICA, and deductions. Instant results.
Federal tax brackets
Taxable income: $58,900
Where your paycheck goes
Average costs in this state vs your $4,887/mo take-home
Based on avg local costs (BLS Consumer Expenditure Survey + MERIC 2025).
Estimate based on 2026 tax rates and standard deductions. Does not include local taxes, itemized deductions, tax credits, or other individual circumstances. For official West Virginia tax information, visit the West Virginia State Tax Department.
West Virginia income tax brackets (2026)
West Virginia uses a progressive income tax system. Income is taxed at increasingly higher rates as it moves through each bracket. Your marginal rate (the rate on your last dollar) is higher than your effective rate (total tax ÷ total income).
| Rate | Single filer income range |
|---|---|
| 2.36% | $0 –$10,000 |
| 3.15% | $10,000 –$25,000 |
| 3.54% | $25,000 –$40,000 |
| 4.72% | $40,000 –$60,000 |
| 5.12% | $60,000 + |
For married filing jointly, bracket thresholds are approximately doubled.
On a $100,000 salary in West Virginia, you'd take home $74,949 after federal taxes, Social Security, and Medicare — an effective total tax rate of 25.1%, with a marginal state rate of 5.12%.
West Virginia uses a progressive income tax with a top rate of 5.12% on income above $60,000. The state has been reducing rates and may move toward a flat tax. With the lowest cost of living east of the Mississippi, WV offers strong purchasing power despite moderate tax rates.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary
| Gross salary | Take-home | Total tax | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,644 | $9,357 | 18.7% |
| $75,000 | $58,641 | $16,359 | 21.8% |
| $100,000 | $74,949 | $25,052 | 25.1% |
| $150,000 | $107,000 | $43,001 | 28.7% |
| $200,000 | $139,576 | $60,425 | 30.2% |
| $300,000 | $200,705 | $99,295 | 33.1% |
Single filer, biweekly pay. Includes federal tax, West Virginia state tax, Social Security, and Medicare. No deductions.
Resources
- West Virginia State Tax Department — official West Virginia tax information
- IRS Tax Withholding Estimator — check your federal withholding
- SSA Retirement Estimator — estimate your Social Security benefits
Cost of living in West Virginia
Cost of living in West Virginia is 12% below the national average.
$170,000
$997/mo
$3.41/gal
$98/mo
$9,692/yr
Sources: MERIC/C2ER Cost of Living Index (2025), AAA Fuel Gauge Report (2025), EIA State Electricity Profiles (2024)
FAQ
What is the income tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia uses progressive brackets from 2.36% to 5.12%.
How accurate is this West Virginia paycheck estimate?
This provides a reasonable estimate using 2026 federal and West Virginia state tax rates. It does not include local/city taxes, state-specific deductions or credits, or other individual factors. Visit the West Virginia State Tax Department for official guidance.
What is the cost of living in West Virginia?
Living costs are 13% below the national average — one of the lowest in the US. West Virginia's Regional Price Parity index is 86.7 (US average = 100). The median household income in West Virginia is $52,520 as of 2023.
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