Updated for tax year 2026

Charleston Paycheck Calculator

Take-home pay in Charleston, West Virginia - the state's largest city at 46,482 people. West Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2.22% to 4.82%. Enter your pay to see what lands in your account with 2026 rates.

Annual salary

$/ year

Pay frequency

Filing status (W-4)

Pre-tax deductions per bi-weekly check

401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums

Estimated take-home pay

$2,004.35

per bi-weekly paycheck · $52,113 / year

Gross pay: $2,500.00
Federal income tax: − $216.15
West Virginia income tax: − $88.25
Social Security · 6.2%: − $155.00
Medicare · 1.45%: − $36.25
Net pay: $2,004.35

Effective tax rate

19.8%

Marginal bracket

12.0%

Uses the 2026 federal brackets, standard deduction and FICA rates and West Virginia's 2025 state rates. Your pay stub may differ by a few dollars because payroll rounds through the IRS withholding tables.

Paycheck taxes in Charleston

West Virginia tax up to 4.82%

Charleston paychecks carry federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%), plus West Virginia state withholding. West Virginia has a progressive income tax from 2.22% to 4.82%.

Full West Virginia paycheck calculator and tax breakdown

Examples

Take-home pay in Charleston

Single filer, paid every two weeks, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates.

Salary	Per check	Per year	Tax rate
$40,000	$1,275	$33,155	17.1%
$50,000	$1,567	$40,746	18.5%
$60,000	$1,859	$48,337	19.4%
$75,000	$2,262	$58,816	21.6%
$100,000	$2,892	$75,199	24.8%
$150,000	$4,131	$107,400	28.4%

Paid by the hour? The hourly paycheck calculator handles rate, hours and overtime for any West Virginia wage.

City vs city

The same $75,000 in Charleston and five other metros

Single filer, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rates. State (and NYC's city) taxes drive the differences.

City	Net / year	vs Charleston
Charleston, WV	$58,816	—
New York City, NY	$55,600	−$3,216
Houston, TX	$61,593	+$2,777
Chicago, IL	$58,017	−$799
Phoenix, AZ	$60,120	+$1,304
Miami, FL	$61,593	+$2,777

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is $75,000 after taxes in Charleston, West Virginia?+

A single filer in Charleston paid every two weeks with no pre-tax deductions takes home about $2,262 per check, or $58,816 a year - an effective rate of 21.6% across federal income tax, West Virginia state tax, Social Security and Medicare.

What taxes come out of a paycheck in Charleston?+

Federal income tax per your W-4, 6.2% Social Security and 1.45% Medicare, plus West Virginia state income tax - west virginia has a progressive income tax from 2.22% to 4.82%

Does Charleston have a city income tax?+

No. West Virginia has no city or county income taxes, so take-home pay in Charleston (population 46,482) is set entirely by federal and West Virginia state withholding - the same as anywhere else in the state.

Sources

Estimates for planning, not tax advice. West Virginia rates (2025) are detailed and sourced on the West Virginia paycheck calculator.

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