Charles Town, West Virginia does not levy a municipal city service fee or occupational wage tax. Employees working in Charles Town only have West Virginia state income tax (2.11%–4.58%), federal withholding, and FICA deducted from their paycheck.
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West Virginia Payroll & City Fee Rules in Charles Town
Working in Charles Town (Jefferson County) means zero local city service fees deducted from your earnings. Estimate your exact 2026 take-home pay below after West Virginia state income tax (2.11%–4.58%) and federal withholding.
Charles Town imposes no municipal service fee or wage tax. Eastern Panhandle commuters to Washington D.C. and Maryland follow standard West Virginia state withholding.
To compare fees against other West Virginia municipalities, see our complete West Virginia tax rates and municipal fee directory.
Data verified September 1, 2026 against City of Charles Town Finance & Administration — in effect since January 1, 2026.
WV Paycheck & Tax Key Facts (2026)
- Charles Town has no municipal payroll tax or city service fee deducted from your paycheck.
- Workers in Charles Town retain more take-home pay compared to cities with mandatory weekly user fees like Huntington ($5/wk) or Charleston ($3/wk).
- State tax in Charles Town follows West Virginia's 5-bracket schedule from 2.11% to 4.58% following the latest 2026 tax cut (SB 392).
WV Paycheck Calculator FAQ & Tax Answers
Charles Town, West Virginia does not levy a municipal city service fee or occupational wage tax. Employees working in Charles Town only have West Virginia state income tax (2.11%–4.58%), federal withholding, and FICA deducted from their paycheck.
Working in Charles Town incurs zero municipal service fees or wage taxes. Only West Virginia progressive state income tax (2.11%–4.58%), federal income tax, and FICA are withheld.
Charles Town does not levy a municipal fee on resident or commuting workers.
Following the 2026 tax cut under SB 392 (W. Va. Code § 11-21-4j), West Virginia personal income tax brackets range from 2.11% to 4.58%. Each Form IT-104 personal allowance provides a $2,000 exemption from annual wages.
Common Paychecks in Charles Town, West Virginia
Explore estimated take-home pay for common full-time salaries and hourly wages in Charles Town, incorporating $0.00 municipal user fee deductions, 2026 WV state tax (2.11%–4.58%), and FICA:
Need deeper tax tools? Check out our WV City Service Fee Calculator, Multi-State Reciprocity Tax Calculator, or read the full West Virginia City Service Fees Guide.
West Virginia Paycheck Calculators by City
Compare take-home pay across other West Virginia municipalities, or use the statewide calculator:
- WV Paycheck Calculator (Statewide 2026)
- Charleston Paycheck Calculator — $3.00/week User Fee
- Huntington Paycheck Calculator — $5.00/week User Fee
- Morgantown Paycheck Calculator — $3.00/week User Fee
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Sources & references
- West Virginia Personal Income Tax Rate Schedules & SB 392
- Tables for Percentage Method of Withholding (Form IT-100.2A)
- City Service Fee Ordinances (Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg)
- IRS Publication 15-T: Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods
- West Virginia Wage Payment and Collection Act (W. Va. Code § 21-5-1)