West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
A $60,000 salary in West Virginia takes home about $48,524 a year, or $1,866 every 2 weeks, for a single filer in 2026. Enter your own pay below.
Take-home pay every 2 weeks
$1,866.30
$48,523.90 per year
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $193.08 | $5,020.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $143.08 | $3,720.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $33.46 | $870.00 |
| State income tax | $71.77 | $1,866.10 |
| Local tax () | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| State payroll taxes | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Take-home pay | $1,866.30 | $48,523.90 |
- Effective income tax rate
- 11.5%
- Federal tax bracket
- 12%
West Virginia paycheck taxes in 2026
West Virginia taxes income in five brackets from 2.11% to 4.58% in 2026, after a $2,000 exemption per person.
- West Virginia has cut its rates several times since 2023; the 2026 rates run from 2.11% to 4.58%.
- Each person on the return gets a $2,000 exemption, and there is no standard deduction.
- The same brackets apply whether you file single or jointly.
Pre-tax deductions such as 401(k) contributions lower both your federal and West Virginia taxable income, so they increase your take-home pay per dollar saved.
West Virginia income tax rates for 2026
| Taxable income (all filers) | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
| Deductions | Single | Married | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal exemption | $2,000 | $4,000 | $2,000 |
On a $60,000 salary, a single filer pays about $1,866 of West Virginia income tax, or 3.1% of pay.
Want more or less federal tax taken from each paycheck? Fill out a new 2026 W-4 online and give it to your employer.
Take-home pay at common salaries in West Virginia
| Salary | Per year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,277 | $2,773 | $1,280 |
| $50,000 | $40,911 | $3,409 | $1,573 |
| $60,000 | $48,524 | $4,044 | $1,866 |
| $75,000 | $59,047 | $4,921 | $2,271 |
| $100,000 | $75,489 | $6,291 | $2,903 |
| $150,000 | $107,810 | $8,984 | $4,147 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. Select a salary to compare it across all states.
West Virginia vs neighboring states: take-home on $60,000
On a $60,000 salary you keep about $2,327 more a year in West Virginia than in Maryland. Ohio leaves you about $650 more than West Virginia. Differences come from state income tax and payroll programs only, not the cost of living.
| State | State taxes | Take-home per year | Compared with West Virginia |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia | $1,866 | $48,524 | — |
| Ohio | $1,217 | $49,174 | +$650 |
| Pennsylvania | $1,884 | $48,506 | −$18 |
| Kentucky | $1,982 | $48,408 | −$116 |
| Virginia | $2,636 | $47,754 | −$770 |
| Maryland | $4,193 | $46,197 | −$2,327 |
Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State taxes include state income tax and state payroll programs, and a county tax where the state has one.
Frequently asked questions
Does West Virginia have a state income tax?
Yes. West Virginia taxes income in five brackets from 2.11% to 4.58% in 2026, after a $2,000 exemption per person.
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
For a single filer paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions, $60,000 a year in West Virginia is about $48,524 a year after tax, or about $1,866 per paycheck, using 2026 tax rates.
What is taken out of my paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), West Virginia income tax and any pre-tax deductions you choose, such as 401(k) contributions or health insurance premiums.
Compare with similar states
Other states that also use tax brackets, with take-home pay close to West Virginia’s:
- Missouri paycheck calculator 0%–4.7% income tax
- Arkansas paycheck calculator 0%–3.7% income tax
- New Mexico paycheck calculator 0%–5.9% income tax
- Vermont paycheck calculator 0%–8.75% income tax
- Montana paycheck calculator 0%–5.65% income tax
- South Carolina paycheck calculator 1.99%–5.21% income tax
Compare take-home pay in all 48 states
Side income or gig work in West Virginia?
Freelance, 1099 and app-based income has no tax withheld. The 1099 tax calculator shows what to set aside, including West Virginia state tax, and there are dedicated calculators for DoorDash, Uber and Instacart.
How this calculator works
It applies the 2026 federal rules and West Virginia’s rules above to your pay. See the full method.
Sources
- IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments)
- Tax Foundation: 2026 Tax Brackets
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base
- USDA National Finance Center: West Virginia 2026 withholding formula
- West Virginia Tax Division
An estimate, not tax advice. Real withholding depends on your W-4. It doesn’t include city or county taxes, tax credits or other income.
Built and checked by the WageSimply team, led by Engr. Zakir, an engineer and Google-certified data analyst. Updated for the 2026 tax year and last reviewed .