Retirement Withdrawal Calculator for West Virginia

Retirement distributions in West Virginia are generally subject to the graduated (2.36-5.12%) state income tax, though some states exempt Social Security or a portion of pension income. Traditional IRA and 401(k) withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income at both the federal and West Virginia state level. Understanding the combined federal and state tax on withdrawals is essential for retirement planning. This calculator models your after-tax income from retirement accounts with West Virginia's specific rates applied.

West Virginia uses a graduated income tax with brackets ranging from 2.36-5.12%. Lower income is taxed at lower rates, with the 5.12% top rate applying only to income in the highest bracket. This progressive structure means your effective state tax rate is always lower than the top marginal rate. West Virginia does not have local income taxes, so the state graduated rate is the total state-level income tax burden.

The table below shows what you actually keep at five salary levels in West Virginia, accounting for federal tax, FICA, and West Virginia's graduated (2.36-5.12%) state tax.

See how West Virginia compares to other South states. Each link takes you to the retirement withdrawal calculator landing page for that state.

For a comprehensive breakdown of West Virginia’s tax structure, salary comparisons, cost-of-living analysis, and more, visit the full West Virginia take-home pay page.