West Virginia Paycheck Calculator — Take-Home Pay After Taxes (2026)
Federal and state tax rates verified · October 2026
On a $60,000 salary in West Virginia, this standard single-filer estimate includes about $1,866 of state income tax, leaving about $48,524 a year ($4,044 a month or $1,866 per biweekly paycheck) after federal tax and FICA. Local taxes and individual credits are excluded. Run your salary through the paycheck calculator or see the breakdown below.
Take-home pay in West Virginia at $50k, $60k and $70k
One filer, standard deduction, tax year 2026. Expect small differences on your actual pay stub from 401(k) deductions, health premiums and local taxes.
| Gross salary | Federal tax | FICA (SS + Medicare) | West Virginia state tax | Take-home / year | Monthly | Biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,444 | $40,911 | $3,409 | $1,573 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,866 | $48,524 | $4,044 | $1,866 |
| $70,000 | $6,570 | $5,355 | $2,317 | $55,758 | $4,647 | $2,145 |
How West Virginia income tax works
West Virginia's 2026 rate cut applies brackets of 2.11%, 2.81%, 3.16%, 4.22% and 4.58% retroactive to January 1, 2026. The state starts from adjusted gross income, allows a $2,000 personal exemption and does not allow a standard deduction in this calculation. Primary 2026 rule source: official source 1.
Does West Virginia have local income tax?
No. West Virginia municipalities do not tax wages.
Biweekly paychecks in West Virginia
With 26 pay periods, this $60,000 example averages about $1,866 per biweekly paycheck. For monthly budgeting, annual take-home divided by 12 is about $4,044.
Compare before you relocate or accept an offer
Two states can turn the same salary into very different take-home. Our take-home pay by state hub lists take-home across all fifty states, while $60,000 a year after taxes, $70,000 a year after taxes and $50,000 a year after taxes work through the federal numbers.
West Virginia paycheck FAQ
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in West Virginia?
For this standard single-filer 2026 estimate, take-home is about $48,524 a year or $4,044 a month after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and modeled West Virginia state deductions.
What is the West Virginia state income tax rate in 2026?
This model uses official 2026 brackets after the retroactive 5% rate cut; no standard deduction. Local taxes and person-specific credits are excluded.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in West Virginia?
At $60,000, this model subtracts $5,020 of federal income tax, $4,590 of Social Security and Medicare, and $1,866 of modeled state deductions.
Is $70,000 a good salary in West Virginia?
This model leaves about $55,758 a year ($4,647 monthly). Whether that is comfortable depends on housing, household size, benefits and local costs.
How many paychecks do I get in a year?
26 on a biweekly schedule, which is why two months a year pay three times. Semimonthly pay gives exactly 24 checks and weekly pay gives 52.
Does a traditional 401(k) contribution change my take-home?
Yes. Traditional 401(k) contributions come out of your pay before federal income tax and state income tax in most states, so the tax withheld on each check drops and your net pay falls by less than the contribution itself. Roth 401(k) contributions come out after tax. See the 401(k) calculator.
Is take-home pay the same as net pay?
Yes. Take-home pay, net pay and net wages all mean what is left after federal income tax, FICA (Social Security and Medicare) and state withholding. Pre-tax deductions like health premiums reduce it; reimbursements do not.
Estimates for a single filer taking the standard deduction, tax year 2026. Rates change; verify with the the paycheck calculator or a tax professional before making financial decisions.