West Virginia Income Tax Calculator
2026 rulesEnter your pay to see your 2026 West Virginia income tax next to federal tax and FICA, and what's left per paycheck.
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West Virginia income tax
- Gross income$75,000
- Pre-tax deductions-$5,000
- Federal income tax-$6,570
- Social Security (6.2%)-$4,650
- Medicare (1.45%)-$1,088
- West Virginia taxable income$68,000
- West Virginia income tax-$2,317
- Take-home pay (yearly)$55,376
- Per biweekly paycheck$2,130
- Per month$4,615
- West Virginia marginal rate4.58%
- West Virginia effective rate3.31%
- Total tax as a share of gross19.5%
West Virginia at a glance
- Rates
- West Virginia taxes income at 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%.
- Deductions
- For 2026 you get a personal exemption of $2,000 per person.
- Social Security
- West Virginia doesn't tax Social Security benefits.
- Capital gains
- West Virginia taxes capital gains as ordinary income, at the same rates as wages, up to 4.58%.
West Virginia tax brackets for 2026
| Rate | Taxable income |
|---|---|
| 2.11% | $0 – $10,000 |
| 2.81% | $10,000 – $25,000 |
| 3.16% | $25,000 – $40,000 |
| 4.22% | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| 4.58% | over $60,000 |
Questions
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia taxes income at 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%. For 2026 you get a personal exemption of $2,000 per person.
Does West Virginia tax Social Security?
No. West Virginia doesn't tax Social Security benefits.