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title: "West Virginia Income Tax Calculator 2026: State & Federal Tax | TaxWren"
description: "Estimate 2026 West Virginia state and federal income tax, see West Virginia's brackets, and check your refund or amount owed. $75,000 of wages: about $2,546 state tax."
url: https://taxwren.com/income-tax-calculator/west-virginia
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# West Virginia income tax calculator

West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%; the top rate starts at $60,000 of taxable income for single filers. Estimate your federal and West Virginia income tax, and your refund, below.

Total income tax 2026

13.6% effective

$75,000 income · Single · West Virginia

$10,216

Add your withholding under “Other income, children, overtime and withholding” to see your refund or amount owed.

- Federal income tax: $7,670
- State income tax: $2,546

Social Security and Medicare on wages are withheld separately and are not part of income tax.

## How your income is taxed (federal)

-   10% on $12,400$1,240
    
-   12% on $38,000$4,560
    
-   22% on $8,500$1,870
    

Federal taxable income after the standard deduction: $58,900.

What this estimate assumes

-   Standard deduction (no itemizing)
-   No child tax credit
-   Other income taxed at ordinary rates (no qualified dividends or capital gains)
-   No county or city income tax (West Virginia has local income taxes in some areas)
-   Excludes the 2025 law deductions for tips, overtime, seniors and car loan interest

Estimate for information only, not tax advice. 2026 figures from IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 and state sources.

## West Virginia income tax at common incomes

Wages only, standard deduction, 2026. Federal + West Virginia tax; Social Security and Medicare not included.

| Wages | State (single) | Total (single) | Total (married) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| $40,000 | $1,043 | $3,663 (9.2%) | $1,760 |
| $60,000 | $1,866 | $6,886 (11.5%) | $4,622 |
| $75,000 | $2,546 | $10,216 (13.6%) | $7,094 |
| $100,000 | $3,691 | $16,861 (16.9%) | $11,239 |
| $150,000 | $5,981 | $30,715 (20.5%) | $21,229 |
| $250,000 | $10,561 | $62,315 (24.9%) | $47,937 |

## West Virginia brackets

2.11% over $0 · 2.81% over $10,000 · 3.16% over $25,000 · 4.22% over $40,000 · 4.58% over $60,000 (single).

## How West Virginia taxes changed

For 2026, West Virginia cut its top rate from 4.82% to 4.58%. State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit falls from $2,873 to $2,729 (−$144).

West Virginia income tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit

Take-home pay on a $75,000 salary

|  | 2025 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Top income tax rate | 4.82% | 4.58% |
| Standard deduction (single) | — | — |
| State tax on $85,000 of 1099 profit | $2,873 | $2,729 |
| Take-home on a $75,000 salary | $58,633 | $59,047 |

Each year uses that year's federal and West Virginia rules, so the take-home row also reflects federal changes. [Federal changes](/federal-tax-brackets) · [All data updates](/tax-law-changes)

Sources: [West Virginia revenue department](https://tax.wv.gov), [Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/state-income-tax-rates-2026/), [IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32](https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-drop/rp-25-32.pdf). [Methodology](/methodology).

## West Virginia income tax FAQ

### What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?

West Virginia has a graduated income tax with 5 rates from 2.11% to 4.58%; the top rate starts at $60,000 of taxable income for single filers. The top rate is 4.58%.

### How much West Virginia income tax do I pay on $75,000?

About $2,546 for a single filer with $75,000 of wages in 2026, on top of $7,670 of federal income tax.

### Does West Virginia have local income taxes?

Some West Virginia localities levy income or payroll taxes, which are not included here.

More for West Virginia

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