West Virginia income tax calculator
West Virginia taxes income at rates from 2.22% to 4.82%. See your West Virginia tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 3.7% · top rate 4.82%. Ranks #27 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
West Virginia income tax in 2026
West Virginia has cut its rates several years running; the top rate is 4.82%.
West Virginia brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 2.22% | $0 |
| 2.96% | $10,000 |
| 3.33% | $25,000 |
| 4.44% | $40,000 |
| 4.82% | $60,000 |
The same brackets apply to every filing status.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the West Virginia Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the West Virginia income tax rate for 2026?
West Virginia has graduated rates from 2.22% to 4.82% in 2026. West Virginia has cut its rates several years running; the top rate is 4.82%.
How much West Virginia tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how West Virginia ranks against every other state at that income.
Does West Virginia have local income taxes?
West Virginia does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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