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$X an Hour Is How Much a Year After Taxes in West Virginia?
Full-time at 40 hours a week (2,080 hours a year), single filer, after federal tax, FICA and West Virginia state tax. Use the calculator above for other hours, overtime, or filing status.
| Hourly rate | Gross / year | Net / year | Net / month | Net / week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15/hr | $31,200 | $26,369 | $2,197 | $507 |
| $18/hr | $37,440 | $31,119 | $2,593 | $598 |
| $20/hr | $41,600 | $34,286 | $2,857 | $659 |
| $25/hr | $52,000 | $42,179 | $3,515 | $811 |
| $30/hr | $62,400 | $50,059 | $4,172 | $963 |
| $40/hr | $83,200 | $64,149 | $5,346 | $1,234 |
| $50/hr | $104,000 | $77,829 | $6,486 | $1,497 |
How West Virginia Paycheck Tax Is Calculated (2026)
Source: West Virginia State Tax Department| Taxable income bracket | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $7,488 | 2.11% |
| $7,488 – $18,772 | 2.81% |
| $18,772 – $30,004 | 3.16% |
| $30,004 – $45,032 | 4.22% |
| $45,032 – + | 4.58% |
Federal Tax & FICA (shared across all states)
| Filing status | Standard deduction |
|---|---|
| Single | $16,100 |
| Married Filing Jointly | $32,200 |
| Head of Household | $24,150 |
| Federal brackets (all filing statuses) | 10% / 12% / 22% / 24% / 32% / 35% / 37% |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 6.2% up to $184,500 wage base |
| Medicare | 1.45% on all wages, +0.9% above $200,000 single/HoH, $250,000 MFJ |
⚠️ West Virginia's married-filing-jointly and head-of-household state brackets have not yet been independently verified against the primary source above — this calculator uses West Virginia's single-filer brackets as an estimate when those statuses are selected.
Guideline version 2026-WV-v2 · Last verified 2026-08-19
West Virginia Hourly Wage Tax FAQ
What are West Virginia's income tax brackets for 2026?
West Virginia uses 5 marginal brackets ranging from 2.11% to 4.58%.
How much is take-home pay on $65,000 in West Virginia?
On a $65,000 gross salary, a single filer in West Virginia takes home roughly $52,538.5/year (about $4,378.21/month) after federal tax, FICA, and state tax.
What deductions does West Virginia apply before taxing my income?
West Virginia applies no standard deduction — the full rate applies to gross wages, before its marginal bracket schedule. See the "How West Virginia Paycheck Tax Is Calculated" section above for the exact formula.
Does this estimate change if I'm married or have dependents?
This calculator uses single-filer figures only (v1 scope). Married filing jointly typically uses different federal and West Virginia state brackets and a larger standard deduction — your actual take-home pay will differ. Dependents can also reduce federal withholding via the W-4. Check West Virginia State Tax Department's married-filing-jointly tables for a precise figure.
Methodology & Source
West Virginia state tax figures sourced from West Virginia State Tax Department (https://tax.wv.gov/), citing W. Va. Code § 11-21-4e — 2026 rates 2.11/2.81/3.16/4.22/4.58% (2026 5% cut), thresholds per WV Tax Division IT-100.2A annualized withholding table. Federal brackets, standard deductions (single/MFJ/HoH), and FICA constants sourced from the IRS (Revenue Procedure 2025-32; married-filing-jointly Additional Medicare threshold of $250,000 is a separate, unindexed statutory figure). West Virginia's married-filing-jointly and head-of-household figures are not yet independently verified and currently fall back to single-filer brackets — see the caveat in the formula section above.
This is an estimate based on standard single-filer federal, FICA, and WV state calculations. Actual withholding may differ based on your W-4 elections, pre-tax deductions, and other factors.
Guideline version: 2026-WV-v2 · Effective: 2026-01-01 · Last verified: 2026-08-19