State income tax structure
Graduated state income tax.
2026 WEST VIRGINIA TAKE-HOME PAY ESTIMATOR
West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your 2026 West Virginia take-home pay after federal withholding, Social Security, Medicare, state tax and applicable payroll deductions. West Virginia uses graduated individual income tax rates.
2.22%–4.82% graduated rates2026 federal tablesFree to use
WEST VIRGINIA PAYCHECK TAXES
What can come out of a West Virginia paycheck?
The calculation separates federal withholding, FICA, state income tax, local tax where supported, state payroll programs, and employee deductions.
Social Security
Employee Social Security applies to covered wages up to the 2026 federal wage base.
Medicare
Standard employee Medicare tax applies to covered wages, with additional withholding at higher wage levels.
West Virginia payroll environment
Graduated state income tax.
Mandatory state programs
No separate mandatory employee payroll program is included.
WORKED EXAMPLE
A $65,000 salary in West Virginia
Load a biweekly $65,000 annual salary into the calculator. The result updates using the selected W-4 details and West Virginia module.
Annual salary$65,000
Pay scheduleBiweekly
State structureProgressive
REFERENCE SALARIES
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WEST VIRGINIA FAQ
West Virginia paycheck questions
Does West Virginia have state income tax on paychecks?
Yes. West Virginia uses 2.22%–4.82% graduated rates for paycheck withholding.
What is the West Virginia income tax rate in 2026?
2.22%–4.82% graduated rates. The exact amount can also depend on the state withholding certificate, filing status, allowances, deductions, locality, payroll-period rules, and rounding.
Does this calculator include local taxes in West Virginia?
No local income tax is included in this estimate.
Does West Virginia have an additional employee payroll program deduction?
No separate mandatory employee payroll program is included.
Why could my actual West Virginia paycheck be different?
Employer payroll settings, state withholding certificates, benefits, retirement plans, bonuses, multiple jobs, taxable fringe benefits, local taxes, rounding and garnishments can all change the final amount.
METHODOLOGY
How this estimate is built
Reviewed 2026-07-11Federal income tax uses the 2026 IRS Publication 15-T automated percentage method. Employee Social Security is calculated at 6.2% up to the 2026 wage base, and standard Medicare at 1.45%.
Uses West Virginia’s current annualized graduated rates after the state exemption amount.
State reference: 2.22%–4.82% graduated rates. No separate mandatory employee payroll program is included.
Important estimate limitation
This calculator provides an informational estimate and is not tax, legal, accounting or payroll advice. Verify state and local withholding against your employer's payroll records and current official guidance.