Sales Tax in West Virginia
The combined sales tax rate in West Virginia is 6.60% (6.00% state + 0.60% average local). Full purchase-amount table and city rates below.
West Virginia sales tax on common purchase amounts
At the combined 6.60% rate (6.00% state + 0.60% average local):
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $50.00 | $3.30 | $53.30 |
| $100.00 | $6.60 | $106.60 |
| $500.00 | $33.00 | $533.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $66.00 | $1,066.00 |
| $2,500.00 | $165.00 | $2,665.00 |
Other states
- Wisconsin sales tax combined rate 5.72%.
- Wyoming sales tax combined rate 5.39%.
- Alabama sales tax combined rate 9.46%.
- Alaska sales tax combined rate 1.82%.
- Arizona sales tax combined rate 8.54%.
- Arkansas sales tax combined rate 9.48%.
States with no state sales tax: Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in West Virginia?
The combined rate is 6.60%: 6.00% statewide plus an average local rate of 0.60%. Local rates vary by city and county, so the exact rate at checkout can differ from this average.
How much sales tax is added to a $100 purchase in West Virginia?
About $6.60 at the 6.60% average combined rate, bringing the total to roughly $106.60. The table above breaks this down for several purchase amounts.
Does sales tax vary by city within West Virginia?
West Virginia's combined rate here uses the state's population-weighted average local rate, since per-city rate data for this state isn't broken out individually. Actual city/county rates can differ slightly from this average; confirm with the retailer or your state revenue department for an exact figure.
Is West Virginia sales tax charged on top of the price or included in it?
Sales tax in the US is added on top of the listed price at checkout, unlike VAT-style taxes that are baked into a sticker price. The calculator above supports both directions: adding tax to a price, or working backward from a total that already includes tax.
Rates are approximate combined state + average local sales tax. City rates shown where available. Verify with your state revenue department before filing. Source: Tax Foundation 2026 midyear update (population-weighted average local rates). Last updated 2026-07-01.
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