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West Virginia Take-Home
Take-home pay in West Virginia: what makes it different
West Virginia paychecks lose federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%) and West Virginia state income tax. West Virginia cut its income tax by 21.25% in 2023 and has triggered further reductions since, bringing the top rate down from 6.5% to about 4.82%, with more cuts tied to revenue triggers. No West Virginia city levies an income tax, though several charge a flat weekly city service fee on people who work there. A single filer earning $65,000 takes home about $49,900 a year (~77%), roughly $4,225 of which goes to the state. Enter any gross salary for the exact breakdown. (This page's table applies the 6.5% effective rate carried in the site's state-tax dataset.)
How much is your salary after taxes in West Virginia? (2026)
Estimated annual and monthly take-home for a single filer taking the standard deduction. Enter your exact figures in the calculator above for a personalised breakdown.
Married filing jointly? A household earning $65,000 in West Virginia keeps about $52,100 (~80%) — thanks to a larger standard deduction and wider brackets.
| Gross salary | Federal + FICA | Take-home / yr | Take-home / mo | % kept |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $8,421 | $31,579 | $2,632 | 79% |
| $50,000 | $11,036 | $38,964 | $3,247 | 78% |
| $60,000 | $13,651 | $46,349 | $3,862 | 77% |
| $70,000 | $16,919 | $53,081 | $4,423 | 76% |
| $80,000 | $20,534 | $59,466 | $4,956 | 74% |
| $90,000 | $24,149 | $65,851 | $5,488 | 73% |
| $100,000 | $27,764 | $72,236 | $6,020 | 72% |
| $120,000 | $35,027 | $84,973 | $7,081 | 71% |
Take-home figures apply 2026 federal income-tax brackets and the standard deduction, Social Security (6.2% to the $176,100 wage base) and Medicare (1.45%). Primary sources: IRS · West Virginia Tax Division · WorkForce West Virginia. Reviewed 2026-07-25 by the GlobalCybers Data Desk · estimates only, not tax advice. Full methodology →
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