West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator
West Virginia's state rate is 6%. With local taxes the total is 6% to 7%, depending on the county, city and district. Pick a location to add tax to a price or take it out of a receipt.
Total with tax
$107.00
7% total tax in Charleston, Kanawha County
- Price before tax$100.0093%
- State (6%)$6.006%
- City of Charleston (1%)$1.000.9%
Line-by-line breakdown
| Price before tax | $100.00 |
| State (6%) | $6.00 |
| City of Charleston (1%) | $1.00 |
| Total | $107.00 |
Rates in effect from July 1, 2026.
Worked examples
Combined rates in each county, lowest to highest, on an ordinary purchase.
| County | Combined rate | Places listed |
|---|---|---|
| Barbour County | 6% | 4 |
| Berkeley County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Boone County | 6%–7% | 5 |
| Braxton County | 6% | 5 |
| Brooke County | 6%–7% | 7 |
| Cabell County | 6%–7% | 4 |
| Calhoun County | 6% | 2 |
| Clay County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Doddridge County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Fayette County | 6%–7% | 11 |
| Gilmer County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Grant County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Greenbrier County | 6%–7% | 9 |
| Hampshire County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Hancock County | 6%–7% | 4 |
| Hardy County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Harrison County | 6%–7% | 11 |
| Jackson County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Jefferson County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Kanawha County | 6%–7% | 17 |
| Lewis County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Lincoln County | 6% | 3 |
| Logan County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Marion County | 6%–7% | 12 |
| Marshall County | 6%–7% | 7 |
| Mason County | 6% | 7 |
| McDowell County | 6%–7% | 11 |
| Mercer County | 6%–7% | 7 |
| Mineral County | 6% | 6 |
| Mingo County | 6% | 6 |
| Monongalia County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Monroe County | 6%–7% | 4 |
| Morgan County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Nicholas County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Ohio County | 6%–7% | 7 |
| Pendleton County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Pleasants County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Pocahontas County | 6%–7% | 4 |
| Preston County | 6%–7% | 11 |
| Putnam County | 6%–7% | 8 |
| Raleigh County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Randolph County | 6%–7% | 8 |
| Ritchie County | 6%–7% | 7 |
| Roane County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Summers County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Taylor County | 6%–7% | 3 |
| Tucker County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Tyler County | 6%–7% | 5 |
| Upshur County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Wayne County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Webster County | 6% | 4 |
| Wetzel County | 6%–7% | 6 |
| Wirt County | 6%–7% | 2 |
| Wood County | 6%–7% | 5 |
| Wyoming County | 6%–7% | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in West Virginia?
The state rate is 6%. With local taxes, the combined rate runs from 6% to 7%.
Where is the sales tax highest in West Virginia?
The highest combined rate is 7%, in part of Berkeley County. Rates that high usually come from a special district that covers a few addresses.
Why can the rate change from one street to the next?
Cities, counties, transit authorities and special districts each add their own tax, and their boundaries don't always line up. Pick the most specific place that matches the address, or check it with the state's lookup.
Sources
Estimates for information only; not tax, legal or financial advice. See our methodology.