2026 federal, state and local taxes
West Virginia Income Tax Calculator (2026)
Estimate your 2026 West Virginia income tax. On $75,000, a single filer pays about $2,680 in state tax, plus federal tax and FICA.
2026 Tax and Take-Home Pay
EstimateTax and Pay Breakdown
| Item | Annual | Monthly (÷12) | Bi-Weekly (÷26) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Income | $100,000 | $8,333 | $3,846 |
| Pre-Tax Deductions (401k + Health/HSA) | -$8,400 | -$700 | -$323 |
| Federal Income Tax (after Credits) | -$11,322 | -$944 | -$435 |
| Social Security Tax (6.2%) | -$6,051 | -$504 | -$233 |
| Medicare Tax (1.45% + 0.9% Additional) | -$1,415 | -$118 | -$54 |
| State Income Tax (West Virginia) | -$3,480 | -$290 | -$134 |
| Take-Home Pay | $69,331 | $5,778 | $2,667 |
2026 Federal Tax by Bracket
| Bracket Rate | Bracket Range | Your Income in Bracket | Tax in Bracket |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $12,400 | $12,400 | $1,240 |
| 12% | $12,400 – $50,400 | $38,000 | $4,560 |
| 22% | $50,400 – $105,700 | $25,100 | $5,522 |
| 24% | $105,700 – $201,775 | $0 | $0 |
| 32% | $201,775 – $256,225 | $0 | $0 |
| 35% | $256,225 – $640,600 | $0 | $0 |
| 37% | $640,600 – and up | $0 | $0 |
West Virginia Take-Home Pay by Salary, 2026 (Single Filer)
No Pre-Tax Deductions| Gross Annual Salary | Federal Tax | FICA Tax | West Virginia State Tax | Total Tax | Effective Rate | Net Take-Home Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,521 | $9,166 | 18.3% | $40,834 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $2,680 | $16,088 | 21.5% | $58,912 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,885 | $24,705 | 24.7% | $75,295 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $5,090 | $33,387 | 26.7% | $91,613 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,295 | $42,504 | 28.3% | $107,496 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $8,705 | $59,778 | 29.9% | $140,222 |
| $300,000 | $68,134 | $16,689 | $13,525 | $98,348 | 32.8% | $201,652 |
West Virginia Income Tax Brackets, 2026
5 Rates| Rate | Single (taxable income) | Married Filing Jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 2.22% | $0 – $10,000 | $0 – $10,000 |
| 2.96% | $10,000 – $25,000 | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| 3.33% | $25,000 – $40,000 | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| 4.44% | $40,000 – $60,000 | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| 4.82% | $60,000 and up | $60,000 and up |
Rates apply to taxable income, after West Virginia's deductions and exemptions. Each rate covers only the income inside its range.
West Virginia and Its Neighbors
2026 Income Tax| State | Income Tax | Top Rate | Tax on $75,000 (Single) | Tax on $150,000 (Joint) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland | Graduated | 6.50% | $5,252 | $10,557 |
| Virginia | Graduated | 5.75% | $3,498 | $7,254 |
| West Virginia | Graduated | 4.82% | $2,680 | $6,199 |
| Kentucky | Flat | 3.50% | $2,507 | $5,132 |
| Pennsylvania | Flat | 3.07% | $2,303 | $4,605 |
| Ohio | Flat | 2.75% | $1,287 | $3,304 |
Single filer, wages only, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. County taxes are included where every resident pays one (Maryland).
State Income Tax Calculators
50 States + D.C.Pick a state to see its 2026 tax rules and results for common salaries or home values.
- Alabama Progressive
- Alaska No Income Tax
- Arizona 2.50% Flat
- Arkansas Progressive
- California Progressive
- Colorado 4.40% Flat
- Connecticut Progressive
- Delaware Progressive
- District of Columbia Progressive
- Florida No Income Tax
- Georgia 4.99% Flat
- Hawaii Progressive
- Idaho 5.30% Flat
- Illinois 4.95% Flat
- Indiana 2.95% Flat
- Iowa 3.80% Flat
- Kansas Progressive
- Kentucky 3.50% Flat
- Louisiana 3.00% Flat
- Maine Progressive
- Maryland Progressive
- Massachusetts Progressive
- Michigan 4.25% Flat
- Minnesota Progressive
- Mississippi 4.00% Flat
- Missouri Progressive
- Montana Progressive
- Nebraska Progressive
- Nevada No Income Tax
- New Hampshire No Income Tax
- New Jersey Progressive
- New Mexico Progressive
- New York Progressive
- North Carolina 3.99% Flat
- North Dakota Progressive
- Ohio 2.75% Flat
- Oklahoma Progressive
- Oregon Progressive
- Pennsylvania 3.07% Flat
- Rhode Island Progressive
- South Carolina Progressive
- South Dakota No Income Tax
- Tennessee No Income Tax
- Texas No Income Tax
- Utah 4.50% Flat
- Vermont Progressive
- Virginia Progressive
- Washington No Income Tax
- West Virginia Progressive
- Wisconsin Progressive
- Wyoming No Income Tax
How This Calculator Works
West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates, from 2.22% up to 4.82%, which starts at $60,000 of taxable income for every filing status. Before the rates apply, West Virginia gives a personal exemption of $2,000 per filer.
A single filer earning $75,000 in wages pays about $2,680 in West Virginia tax, 3.6% of pay. That is 25th of 51, near the middle, and $84 more than the typical state ($2,596). A married couple earning $150,000 pays about $6,199.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is $100,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
In West Virginia, about $75,295, or $6,275 a month, for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions. That is after $13,170 of federal income tax, $7,650 of Social Security and Medicare and $3,885 of West Virginia tax.
What is the top income tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia's top rate is 4.82%, on taxable income above $60,000 for every filing status. Only the income above that line pays the top rate.
Does West Virginia tax Social Security and retirement income?
West Virginia does not tax Social Security, and it lets retirees exclude up to about $2,000 of pension and retirement-account income (age and income rules apply).
Do neighboring states tax income less than West Virginia?
On a $75,000 salary, Kentucky, Ohio and Pennsylvania take less than West Virginia, while Maryland and Virginia take more. The table on this page has the amounts.
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Neighboring states
- Kentucky Income Tax Calculator $2,507 state tax on $75,000
- Maryland Income Tax Calculator $5,252 state tax on $75,000
- Ohio Income Tax Calculator $1,287 state tax on $75,000
- Pennsylvania Income Tax Calculator $2,303 state tax on $75,000
- Virginia Income Tax Calculator $3,498 state tax on $75,000