West Virginia Take-Home Pay Calculator: 2026 Rates (Top 4.58%)

West Virginia has slashed income taxes three years running — the top rate is down to 4.58% for 2026 from 6.5% in 2022, and Social Security is now fully exempt. Estimate your 2026 take-home pay after federal tax, FICA, and West Virginia tax below.

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Gross annual income

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Net annual pay

$75,398

Net monthly pay

$6,283

Net biweekly pay

$2,900

Tax breakdown

Category	Amount	% of income
Federal Income Tax	$13,170	13.2%
Social Security	$6,200	6.2%
Medicare	$1,450	1.5%
State Income Tax	$3,783	3.8%
Total tax	$24,603	24.6%

Effective tax rate: 24.6%. Marginal federal rate: 22.0%. Marginal state rate: 4.6% in West Virginia.

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Estimates for informational purposes only — not tax advice. Excludes pre-tax contributions, credits, and local income taxes.

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Example: take-home pay on common salaries in West Virginia

Single filer, 2026 standard deduction, no pre-tax contributions or credits. Computed by the same engine as the calculator above.

Gross salary	Federal tax	FICA	West Virginia tax	Net annual pay	Effective rate
$75,000	$7,670	$5,738	$2,638	$58,955	21.4%
$100,000	$13,170	$7,650	$3,783	$75,398	24.6%

How West Virginia taxes your income in 2026

West Virginia's five brackets top out at 4.58% on taxable income above $60,000. The latest cut (SB 392, March 2026) trimmed rates about 5% retroactive to January 1 — following a 21.25% cut in 2023 and another reduction in 2025. West Virginia has no standard deduction; personal exemptions of $2,000 per person provide modest relief, so most wages are exposed to the brackets.

Social Security exempt, no local income taxes

West Virginia completed its phase-out of the tax on Social Security benefits in 2024 — benefits are now fully exempt. Pensions and IRA distributions are taxable, though seniors 65+ get an $8,000 exclusion. West Virginia municipalities levy no income taxes. Combined state and local sales taxes average around 7%, and property taxes are among the lowest in the country.

What this calculator includes (and excludes)

This estimate covers federal income tax, FICA, and West Virginia income tax using the 2026 post-cut brackets. It does not model personal exemptions, the senior exclusion, itemized deductions, or credits. Figures are estimates for planning purposes, not tax advice.

Frequently asked questions

What is the West Virginia income tax rate in 2026? ▼

Five brackets with a top rate of 4.58% on taxable income above $60,000. SB 392 (signed March 2026) cut rates about 5% retroactive to January 1, 2026 — the third cut in four years, from a 6.5% top rate in 2022.

Does West Virginia have local income taxes? ▼

No. West Virginia municipalities and counties do not impose income taxes. Only federal, FICA, and state tax reduce a West Virginia paycheck.

Does West Virginia tax Social Security benefits? ▼

No. Social Security became fully exempt in 2024 after a multi-year phase-out. Seniors 65 and older can also exclude up to $8,000 of other retirement income.

How much is $75,000 after taxes in West Virginia? ▼

A single filer earning $75,000 pays roughly $2,638 in West Virginia income tax and takes home about $58,955 per year after federal tax, FICA, and state tax, based on this calculator's 2026 estimates. See the example table above for details.

Will West Virginia keep cutting income taxes? ▼

The 2026 cut was the third since 2023, and lawmakers have discussed eventual elimination if revenue allows. Rate changes have been arriving mid-session and applying retroactively, so check back each year.

Data sources

Reviewed by the PayFigi research team. Last verified: 2026-07-27. These figures are estimates for informational purposes only and are not tax advice; consult a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.