Take-home pay in West Virginia on a 2025 paycheck.
On a $80,000 single-filer salary, West Virginia keeps $61,746/yr after federal income tax, FICA, and West Virginia's state income tax (−$313 vs the 51-state average of $62,059).
West Virginia take-home at common income points
| Salary | Filing | Take-home | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | Single | $40,693 | 18.6% |
| $80,000 | Single | $61,746 | 22.8% |
| $80,000 | MFJ (2) | $65,437 | 18.2% |
| $150,000 | Single | $106,981 | 28.7% |
| $150,000 | MFJ (4) | $120,003 | 20.0% |
| $250,000 | Single | $171,627 | 31.3% |
Effective rate = total federal + FICA + state tax as a share of gross. Excludes pre-tax deductions, local tax, and SDI.
How West Virginia compares
On the standard $80,000 single-filer benchmark, West Virginia keeps $61,746 — $313 less than the 51-state average. The West Virginia top marginal individual income tax rate is 4.82%, and the state’s standard deduction for single filers is $0.00. For the live cross-state comparison and a state-locked “compare to” view, see the interactive paycheck map.
Top 1 West Virginia metros for paycheck comparison
Take-home is identical at the state level — but cost of living varies dramatically between Charleston and the rest of West Virginia. Pick a metro to see paycheck vs cost-of-living together.
More West Virginia metros coming as we expand city coverage.
West Virginia paycheck — common questions
What is the West Virginia state income tax rate in 2025?
West Virginia taxes individual income at marginal rates topping out at 4.82% on the highest bracket. The standard deduction for single filers is $0.00; for MFJ it is $0.00.
How much take-home will I have on $80,000 in West Virginia?
A single filer earning $80,000 in West Virginia takes home approximately $61,746/yr (77.2% of gross). A married couple filing jointly earning $80,000 takes home $65,437/yr due to the larger MFJ standard deduction. These figures exclude pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and health insurance contributions.
Are there any West Virginia-specific paycheck deductions I should know about?
WV top marginal rate 5.12% (cut from 6.5% in 2023). Several WV cities impose municipal service fees withheld from wages — Charleston $3/wk, Huntington $5/wk, etc.
Does West Virginia have local income taxes?
Yes — see the West Virginia paycheck quirk above for the local-tax detail.
Reviewed by CalcFi Editorial · Last verified against WV Tax Division tax tables on 2026-04-19. Methodology + sources at /about/editorial.