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title: "West Virginia Sales Tax Calculator (6.6% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "West Virginia's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.6% (up to 1.4%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 31 of 51. Add or remove West Virginia sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/west-virginia
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# West Virginia sales tax calculator

West Virginia's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.6% (up to 1.4%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 31 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.60

Combined rate 6.599%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6%): $6.00
- Local sales tax (0.599%): $0.60
- Total sales tax: $6.60

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## West Virginia sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.6%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.66 | $10.66 |
| $50.00 | $3.30 | $53.30 |
| $100.00 | $6.60 | $106.60 |
| $500.00 | $32.99 | $532.99 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.99 | $1,065.99 |
| $5,000.00 | $329.95 | $5,329.95 |

## West Virginia vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ohio](/sales-tax-calculator/ohio) | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| West Virginia | 6% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| [Pennsylvania](/sales-tax-calculator/pennsylvania) | 6% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| [Kentucky](/sales-tax-calculator/kentucky) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [Maryland](/sales-tax-calculator/maryland) | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [Virginia](/sales-tax-calculator/virginia) | 5.3% | 0.47% | 5.77% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [West Virginia revenue department](https://tax.wv.gov) for an exact address.

## West Virginia sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in West Virginia?

West Virginia's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0.6% (up to 1.4%), the typical combined rate is 6.6%, ranked 31 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in West Virginia?

About $6.60 at the average combined rate of 6.6%, so $100 becomes $106.60. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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