West Virginia Paycheck Calculator
↻ Updated 2026 tax yearSee your real take-home pay in West Virginia for 2026 — after federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare (FICA) and West Virginia state income tax.
How West Virginia taxes your paycheck
West Virginia taxes wages on a graduated schedule that runs from 2.22% at the bottom to 4.82% at the top, and it provides no standard deduction — taxable income effectively starts from the first dollar. The calculator above applies the single-filer brackets to your pay to estimate the West Virginia income tax withheld.
Since only the dollars within each bracket are taxed at that bracket's rate, the 4.82% ceiling applies to higher incomes while your blended effective rate sits lower. The absence of a standard deduction, however, means more of your income is exposed to tax than in states that shield a first slice of earnings.
City service fees: a local charge, not an income tax
A handful of West Virginia cities impose a flat weekly city service fee — commonly just a few dollars a week, not a percentage of your income — to fund local services. Because it is a fixed charge rather than a rate, the calculator above models state income tax only, not local fees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia uses a graduated schedule from 2.22% up to 4.82% for 2026, with no standard deduction. Most workers pay a blended rate below the top bracket — enter your salary above to estimate the tax on your specific pay.
Does West Virginia have local income taxes?
Not as a percentage of income. Some West Virginia cities charge a flat weekly city service fee of about a few dollars, but there is no local percentage income tax, so your paycheck reflects federal tax, FICA, and state income tax.
- ·IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 — 2026 inflation adjustments — Tax year 2026 brackets & standard deduction
- ·IRS Topic 751 — Social Security & Medicare withholding rates
- ·Tax Foundation — 2026 State Income Tax Rates and Brackets — State wage-tax estimate; excludes local income taxes
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