West Virginia Judgment Interest Rate
United States West Virginia judgment interest — a formula rate, reset twice a year.
Current rate
6.25% per year, effective January 1, 2026 Set by statute
West Virginia post-judgment interest is currently 6.25% — a statutory formula rate under W. Va. Code § 56-6-31 that resets twice a year. Formula and rate apply to both (unified by 2017 amendment eff. Jan 1, 2018) — pre-judgment keyed to the rate on Jan 2 of the year the CAUSE OF ACTION…
→ See West Virginia’s prejudgment interest rate (interest before judgment — different rules)
Statutory basis & carve-outs. Post-judgment interest under W. Va. Code § 56-6-31, currently 6.25% (as of January 1, 2026). 2 percentage points above the Fifth Federal Reserve District SECONDARY DISCOUNT rate in effect on January 2 of the year the judgment/decree is entered, with a statutory floor… Simple interest. Formula and rate apply to both (unified by 2017 amendment eff. Jan 1, 2018) — pre-judgment keyed to the rate on Jan 2 of the year the CAUSE OF ACTION… Verify the current value at courtswv.gov; not legal advice.
Effective-date history
| Effective date | Rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | 6.25% | Statute |
Source & provenance
Latest value retrieved July 10, 2026 (02:55 UTC) from the official source:
https://www.courtswv.gov/public-resources/news-publications/press-page/press-releases/supreme-court-sets-2026-interest-rate
Reference data only — not legal, tax, or financial advice. Always confirm the controlling value
against the official source and, where applicable, the governing statute or court before relying on it.