Calculate your take-home pay in West Virginia with accurate state income tax withholding. Updated for tax year 2026.
2026 Tax Year
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West Virginia uses a progressive income tax system, with rates 2.36% to 5.12%.
Most employees in West Virginia have federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare withheld from each paycheck in addition to any applicable state withholding.
West Virginia does not generally impose broad local wage income taxes, which keeps paycheck withholding simpler than many local-tax jurisdictions.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $10,000 | 2.36% |
| $10,000 – $25,000 | 3.15% |
| $25,000 – $40,000 | 3.54% |
| $40,000 – $60,000 | 4.72% |
| $60,000+ | 5.12% |
West Virginia does not generally require employee SDI withholding. Employer unemployment taxes are typically not deducted from employee wages.
In addition to West Virginia state taxes, your West Virginia paycheck is subject to federal taxes:
State tax rates and brackets sourced from:
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