What $60,000, $100,000, and $150,000 keep in West Virginia
Single filer, no 401(k), no pre-tax health premium, biweekly pay. Federal tax uses the 2026 standard deduction of $16,100.
| Gross | Federal | FICA | West Virginia | Take-home | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $1,965 | $48,425 | $1,863 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $3,885 | $75,295 | $2,896 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $6,295 | $107,496 | $4,134 |
Texas, on the same $75,000 salary, keeps $61,593 because it has no wage income tax. Use compare if you want two states side by side, or the full ranking.
Questions about a West Virginia paycheck
How much is take-home pay on $75,000 in West Virginia?
In this 2026 estimate, a single filer with no 401(k) keeps $58,912 a year in West Virginia, about $2,266 on each biweekly paycheck. Federal income tax is $7,670. West Virginia income tax is $2,680. Local city or county tax is not included.
Does West Virginia tax wages?
West Virginia uses graduated brackets. The top rate in this table is 4.82%.