West Virginia Bonus Tax Calculator (2026)
West Virginia has no flat bonus rate: the bonus is withheld with your regular pay. Here's an estimate of what you'll take home.
West Virginia rules for bonuses
State-specific method.
- Annualize regular pay, find the employee's marginal rate in the annual table (two-earner default), withhold the bonus at that rate
- 2026 rates 2.11% / 2.81% / 3.16% / 4.22% / 4.58% (SB 392, retroactive to 2026-01-01; IT-100.2A March 2026)
- Official example still shows 2025's 4.82%
Supplemental payments would then be the excess of that using the annual table
Local taxes: None on wages
Take-home bonus by amount
| Bonus | Federal (22%) | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $220 | $77 | $46 | $658 |
| $2,500 | $550 | $191 | $115 | $1,644 |
| $5,000 | $1,100 | $383 | $229 | $3,289 |
| $10,000 | $2,200 | $765 | $458 | $6,577 |
| $20,000 | $4,400 | $1,530 | $916 | $13,154 |
| $50,000 | $11,000 | $3,825 | $2,290 | $32,885 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the bonus tax rate in West Virginia?
West Virginia has no separate flat rate for bonuses: employers add the bonus to regular wages and use the normal withholding formula. For a $85,000 salary that works out to roughly 4.58% on the bonus.
How much of a $10,000 bonus do I keep in West Virginia?
About $6,577 for a single filer earning $85,000: $2,200 federal, $765 Social Security and Medicare and $458 state.
Will I get some of the bonus tax back?
Possibly. The 22% federal rate is only withholding. At tax time your bonus is taxed at your bracket (22% at this salary).