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Take-home pay in West Virginia for 2026: state income tax, federal income tax from the 2026 IRS tables, Social Security and Medicare, for salary or hourly pay.
Taxes on a West Virginia paycheck
West Virginia withholds 2.11% to 4.58% of wages under the percentage tables issued in March 2026. Your paycheck also has federal income tax, withheld with the 2026 IRS tables and your Form W-4, plus Social Security and Medicare.
How West Virginia withholding is figured
- Your employer subtracts $2,000 a year (for example $76.92 biweekly) for each exemption on Form WV/IT-104 and applies the March 2026 percentage tables, from 2.11% to 4.58%.
- There are two sets of tables: the standard two-earner tables, for married couples who both work or people with two jobs, and optional one-earner tables for single people, heads of household and married people whose spouse does not work.
Take-home pay in West Virginia by salary
Paid every two weeks, 2026 W-4 with no adjustments, no pre-tax deductions:
| Salary | Gross per paycheck | Take-home, single | Take-home, married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,153.85 | $982.99 | $1,040.04 |
| $40,000 | $1,538.46 | $1,279.87 | $1,353.07 |
| $50,000 | $1,923.08 | $1,573.49 | $1,655.20 |
| $60,000 | $2,307.69 | $1,866.30 | $1,953.39 |
| $75,000 | $2,884.62 | $2,271.03 | $2,391.09 |
| $100,000 | $3,846.15 | $2,903.43 | $3,119.65 |
| $125,000 | $4,807.69 | $3,533.37 | $3,848.20 |
| $150,000 | $5,769.23 | $4,146.55 | $4,511.38 |
| $200,000 | $7,692.31 | $5,409.85 | $5,813.15 |
Married filing jointly assumes one earner (W-4 Step 2 box not checked).
Hourly pay after taxes in West Virginia
40 hours a week, paid weekly, single filer:
| Hourly wage | Gross per week | Take-home per week | Take-home per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $600.00 | $509.31 | $26,484 |
| $20.00 | $800.00 | $663.69 | $34,512 |
| $25.00 | $1,000.00 | $816.03 | $42,433 |
| $30.00 | $1,200.00 | $968.26 | $50,349 |
Working overtime? Choose "Hourly" in the calculator and add your overtime hours: the 2026 W-4 lets you count the extra half of time-and-a-half as a deduction, which lowers federal withholding.
Sources
- West Virginia IT-100.2A, Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding (March 2026)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), Employer's Tax Guide
West Virginia rules checked against these sources on 2026-10-10. See the paycheck calculator for all states, or compare living costs with the cost of living calculator. Estimates of withholding for a regular paycheck, not tax advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
West Virginia withholds 2.11% to 4.58% of wages under the percentage tables issued in March 2026.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
About $1,866.30 every two weeks, or $48,524 a year, for a single filer with a standard 2026 W-4 and no other deductions. That is $2,307.69 gross minus $193.08 federal income tax, $143.08 Social Security and $33.46 Medicare, plus $71.77 West Virginia income tax.
What taxes come out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% up to $184,500 of wages) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% over $200,000), West Virginia income tax.
