West Virginia Paycheck Calculator

West Virginia has a graduated state income tax with five brackets ranging from 2.36% to 5.12% in 2026. West Virginia enacted tax rate cuts in 2023 and 2024, reducing rates from the prior range of 3%–6.5%. The state intends to continue reducing rates with the long-term goal of eliminating the income tax entirely, though that remains aspirational given the state's revenue structure.

West Virginia does not have city income taxes in Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, or any other municipality. The state income tax is the only sub-federal income tax on wages. West Virginia also does not have an SDI program.

West Virginia has a relatively low standard deduction ($2,000 single / $4,000 MFJ), lower than the federal standard deduction, which means state taxable income may exceed federal taxable income for some workers. Traditional 401(k) contributions do reduce West Virginia taxable income, as WV uses federal AGI as the starting point with certain modifications.

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Gross income

$

United States settings

Take-home pay /2 wks

$2,827

$73,497 / year

$3,846

Gross /2 wks

$1,019

Total deductions

26.5%

Effective tax rate

22.0%

Marginal tax rate

Take-home73.5%
Take-home$73,497
Federal/Income tax$13,459
FICA / NI / CPP$7,650

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Tax tables: 2026 IRS Publication 15-T | HMRC 2025-2026 | CRA 2026 | ATO 2025-2026 | Income Tax India FY 2025-26

Key Tax Facts

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West Virginia income tax: 2.36%–5.12% (reduced from prior 3%–6.5% under 2023–2024 cuts).

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WV is pursuing further annual rate reductions with a goal of eventual elimination.

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No city income taxes in Charleston, Huntington, or any WV municipality.

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WV standard deduction: $2,000 (single), $4,000 (MFJ) — notably low.

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No West Virginia SDI program.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are West Virginia's income tax rates?expand_more
West Virginia has five brackets in 2026: 2.36% (up to $10,000), 3.15% ($10K–$25K), 3.54% ($25K–$40K), 4.72% ($40K–$60K), and 5.12% above $60,000. These represent significant reductions from the 2022 rates (3%–6.5%) under HB 2526 and subsequent legislation.
Is West Virginia eliminating its income tax?expand_more
West Virginia has expressed intent to phase out its income tax, contingent on sufficient revenue growth. The 2023 and 2024 cuts were steps in that direction. Whether and when full elimination occurs depends on annual budget triggers and legislative decisions. As of 2026, the income tax still applies at 2.36%–5.12%.
Does Charleston WV have a city income tax?expand_more
No. West Virginia municipalities cannot levy local income taxes on wages. Charleston, Huntington, Parkersburg, and all other WV cities have no local income tax. Your sub-federal tax burden is limited to the WV state graduated rate.

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