West Virginia Take-Home Pay After Taxes (2026)
A single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia keeps about $58,955 a year - $4,913/month or $2,268 per biweekly check - after federal tax, West Virginia income tax, Social Security and Medicare. WV taxes wage income with a 5-bracket graduated structure. 2026 rates reflect SB 392 (2026 session), a 5% across-the-board cut signed 3/31/2026, effective 6/12/2026 but RETROACTIVE to Jan 1, 2026: 2.11% / 2.81% / 3.16% / 4.22% / 4.58% (top rate, down from 4.82% in 2025). Verified against the WV Tax Division official 2026 bracket page. NO state standard deduction - WV uses personal exemptions: $2,000 per exemption (taxpayer + spouse + each dependent), or $500 if zero exemptions. Same bracket thresholds apply to Single, MFJ, and HOH; Married Filing Separately uses HALVED thresholds ($5k/$12.5k/$20k/$30k). Social Security benefits are 100% exempt for tax year 2026 (final year of 3-year phase-out: 35% 2024, 65% 2025, 100% 2026), regardless of income. No local/city income taxes (municipalities levy flat-dollar City Service/B&O fees, not income tax). HB 2526 (2023) trigger-based provisions may cut rates further in future years based on surplus revenue.
West Virginia paycheck breakdown by salary (2026, single)
| Salary | Federal | State | FICA | Take-home | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $791 | $2,295 | $25,495 | $2,125 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $1,107 | $3,060 | $33,214 | $2,768 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,529 | $3,825 | $40,827 | $3,402 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $1,951 | $4,590 | $48,440 | $4,037 |
| $70,000 | $6,570 | $2,409 | $5,355 | $55,667 | $4,639 |
| $80,000 | $8,770 | $2,867 | $6,120 | $62,244 | $5,187 |
| $90,000 | $10,970 | $3,325 | $6,885 | $68,821 | $5,735 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $3,783 | $7,650 | $75,398 | $6,283 |
| $120,000 | $17,570 | $4,699 | $9,180 | $88,552 | $7,379 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $6,073 | $11,475 | $107,719 | $8,977 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $8,363 | $14,339 | $140,565 | $11,714 |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $10,653 | $15,514 | $172,530 | $14,377 |
Single filer, 2026. For married filing or another pay frequency, use the West Virginia paycheck calculator below.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in West Virginia in 2026?
A single filer earning $75,000 in West Virginia takes home about $58,955 a year - roughly $4,913 a month or $2,268 per biweekly paycheck - after federal income tax, West Virginia state tax, Social Security and Medicare.
How much of my paycheck is taken out in West Virginia?
On $75,000, deductions come to about $7,670 federal income tax, $2,638 West Virginia state tax, and $5,738 Social Security + Medicare - an effective rate near 21.4%.
Does West Virginia tax my wages?
Yes. West Virginia applies a graduated state income tax on top of federal tax and FICA. See the West Virginia income tax brackets for the full schedule.
2026 figures - federal brackets, West Virginia tax and FICA. Estimates, not tax advice.