West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia taxes wages at 2.11% to 4.58% of taxable income. West Virginia cut its rates by about 5% for 2026 and has no standard deduction; each filer and dependent gets a $2,000 exemption. Wages are fully excluded when federal AGI is $10,000 or less ($5,000 married filing separately), filers 65 or older can deduct up to $8,000 of income, and a family tax credit cancels some or all of the tax for incomes near the federal poverty line.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,000 | 2.11% |
| $10,000 to $25,000 | 2.81% |
| $25,000 to $40,000 | 3.16% |
| $40,000 to $60,000 | 4.22% |
| Over $60,000 | 4.58% |
The family tax credit uses the 2026 federal poverty guidelines; West Virginia's own 2026 table isn't published yet.
Examples
- Single, $60,000: take-home about $48,524 a year ($4,044 a month) after $5,020 federal tax, $4,590 FICA and $1,866 West Virginia tax.
- Married, $120,000, two children under 17: about $100,848 a year ($8,404 a month) after $5,640 federal tax (after the Child Tax Credit), $9,180 FICA and $4,332 West Virginia tax.
Both use the federal standard deduction and no pre-tax deductions; change any detail in the calculator above.
Questions
What is West Virginia's income tax rate in 2026?
West Virginia taxes wages at 2.11% to 4.58% of taxable income in 2026. West Virginia cut its rates by about 5% for 2026 and has no standard deduction; each filer and dependent gets a $2,000 exemption. Wages are fully excluded when federal AGI is $10,000 or less ($5,000 married filing separately), filers 65 or older can deduct up to $8,000 of income, and a family tax credit cancels some or all of the tax for incomes near the federal poverty line.
How much is $60,000 a year after tax in West Virginia?
For a single filer with no pre-tax deductions, about $48,524 a year ($4,044 a month): $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 Social Security and Medicare and $1,866 West Virginia income tax.
Are there local income taxes in West Virginia?
No city or county income taxes apply to most West Virginia residents' wages.
West Virginia rules checked on 2026-10-01: tax.wv.gov, tax.wv.gov, tax.wv.gov, aspe.hhs.gov. Federal figures from the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32). An estimate, not tax advice.