What is the state minimum wage? 

  • $8.75/hour (for employers with six or more non-exempt employees)
  • $7.25/hour (for employers with five or fewer non-exempt employees)

What do I need to know about state withholding tax?

  • All income earned by West Virginia residents is subject to West Virginia withholding
  • Income earned by non-residents within West Virginia is subject to West Virginia withholding
  • New employers are required to register for a withholding account. Click here to register online or click here to register by paper.

What forms do employees need to set up state withholding?

  • IT-104 – West Virginia Employee’s Withholding Exemption Certificate

What do I need to know about unemployment tax?

  • 2024 Taxable Wage Base – $9,000
  • 2024 New Employer UI Rate – 2.7%
  • With few exceptions, new employers are required to register for an unemployment tax account. Click here to register.

How do I report new hires to the state?

  • Report new hires online
  • West Virginia New Hire Reporting Center
    PO Box 2998
    Trenton, NJ 08690
  • Fax: (877) 625-4675
  • Phone: (877) 625-4669

How do I submit Child Support payments?

Additional Resources:

West Virginia Division of Labor WorkForce West Virginia
West Virginia State Tax Department Employer Resources
Employer Resource Center Withholding Tax Forms

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