West Virginia hourly & salary paycheck calculator 2026
On a $75,000 salary, a single filer in West Virginia takes home about $59,047 a year. That's $2,271.02 every two weeks. West Virginia has 5 brackets from 2.11% to 4.58%, costing $2,546 a year on that salary.
$59,047 a year · $4,921 a month · total tax $15,953 (21.27% of gross)
| Line | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,884.62 | $75,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | -$295.00 | -$7,670.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$178.85 | -$4,650.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$41.83 | -$1,087.50 |
| West Virginia income tax | -$97.92 | -$2,545.90 |
| Take-home pay | $2,271.02 | $59,046.60 |
Federal taxable income $58,900 (after the $16,100 standard deduction), marginal federal rate 22%, West Virginia taxable income $73,000, marginal state rate 4.58%. This is an annual estimate. Your employer's withholding tables and your Form W-4 choices move the per-check amount a little.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
West Virginia has 5 brackets from 2.11% to 4.58%. Before the rates apply, you subtract a personal exemption of $2,000 ($4,000 married). Married couples use the same brackets as single filers. On $75,000, West Virginia takes 3.39% of your salary in income tax. Your last dollar pays 4.58%. In other words, the rate in the table is not the rate you pay on the whole salary.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
Local income taxes in West Virginia
| Where | What workers pay |
|---|---|
| Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling and other cities | flat city service fees of a few dollars per week |
Worked example: $75,000 salary, single, West Virginia
- Federal taxable income: $75,000 − $16,100 standard deduction = $58,900.
- Federal income tax: 10% × $12,400 + 12% × $38,000 + 22% × $8,500 = $7,670.00.
- FICA: 6.2% Social Security × $75,000 = $4,650.00; 1.45% Medicare × $75,000 = $1,087.50.
- West Virginia taxable income: $75,000 − $2,000 in state deductions/exemptions = $73,000. Tax: 2.11% × $10,000 + 2.81% × $15,000 + 3.16% × $15,000 + 4.22% × $20,000 + 4.58% × $13,000 = $2,545.90.
- Take-home: $75,000 − $15,953 total taxes = $59,047 a year ($2,271.02 biweekly, $4,920.55 monthly). Effective tax rate: 21.3%.
West Virginia take-home pay by salary (2026, single)
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | WV tax | Take-home / yr | / month | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $727 | $25,558 | $2,130 | 14.8% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,444 | $40,911 | $3,409 | 18.2% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,546 | $59,047 | $4,921 | 21.3% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,691 | $75,489 | $6,291 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $5,981 | $107,810 | $8,984 | 28.1% |
At $30,000 the effective tax rate in West Virginia is 14.8%. At $150,000 it is 28.1%.
In West Virginia, moving from $50,000 to $100,000 raises take-home by $34,578. That's 69.2% of the extra $50,000. Put another way, you keep about 69 cents of each extra dollar. Stop on that number for a second. The best state lets you keep 73.7%.
A married couple filing jointly on a combined $100,000 keeps $81,111 in West Virginia. That's $5,622 more than a single filer. Most of it comes from federal tax, where the standard deduction and brackets double. $92 comes from West Virginia's own rules for couples.
West Virginia vs. neighboring states
At $75,000 (single), West Virginia ranks #4 of 6 in its region and #23 of 51 nationally. That's $2,546 a year less than the best state, Florida.
| State | State tax + payroll | Take-home | vs. WV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $1,280 | $60,312 | +$1,266 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,355 | $59,238 | +$191 |
| Kentucky | $2,507 | $59,085 | +$39 |
| West Virginia | $2,546 | $59,047 | — |
| Maryland | $3,199 | $58,394 | −$653 |
| Virginia | $3,498 | $58,094 | −$953 |
This comparison leaves out local income taxes. For city residents, local taxes can change the order.
Reciprocity agreements
West Virginia has reciprocal agreements with Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Say you live in one of those states and work in West Virginia, or the reverse. You can give your employer an exemption certificate. Then only your home state withholds income tax. That's the whole point of reciprocity.
What makes West Virginia different
- SB 392 (2026) cut every West Virginia rate by 5%, retroactive to January 1, 2026. The top rate is now 4.58%.
- Brackets are the same for single and married filers.
The largest cities are Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg. Official forms and withholding tables come from the West Virginia State Tax Department.
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $59,047 for a single filer in 2026. That's $2,271.02 per biweekly paycheck. It assumes the standard deduction and no 401(k). The taxes are $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 Social Security and Medicare, and $2,546 West Virginia income tax.
What is West Virginia's income tax rate in 2026?
West Virginia has 5 brackets from 2.11% to 4.58%. On a $75,000 salary the effective state rate is 3.39%. The rate on your last dollar (the marginal rate) is 4.58%.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
Yes. Charleston, Huntington, Wheeling and other cities: flat city service fees of a few dollars per week. These are not included in the totals above.
Sources
These estimates cover wages only. They use the standard deduction and no credits. Some things would lower your federal tax, and they are not here: the 2026 child tax credit ($2,200 per child) and the 2025–2028 deductions for tips (up to $25,000), qualified overtime (up to $12,500, or $25,000 married), seniors 65+ ($6,000 each) and car-loan interest (up to $10,000). If any of those apply to you, your real federal tax is lower.
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Updated: October 2, 2026 · Sources and methodology