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Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate PA sales tax using the 6% state rate plus optional local add-on (Philadelphia +2%). Use city pages for exact combined rates.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Override local rates (optional)

Use this on state pages when you only know the base state rate. City pages should use the prefilled local breakdown.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Pennsylvania.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.000%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.00
Total Price$106.00

Rate Breakdown

State6.000%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.000%
Total6.000%
Calculator inputs stay on your device (local processing).

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Get the exact combined sales tax rate for your city. Select a city below or use the search.

PhiladelphiaSales tax calculator →

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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust city/local rate if you know your location (e.g. Philadelphia +2%).
  3. Tax = Price × (Total Rate / 100); total = Price + Tax.
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Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using the combined rate:

  • Total Rate: State + Local (e.g. Philadelphia 2%)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Pennsylvania's statewide sales tax rate is 6% in 2026. Philadelphia imposes an additional 2% local tax (8% combined); most other areas stay at 6%. Pittsburgh and other cities may have different local rates. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Pennsylvania Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Pennsylvania has a 6% state sales tax. Philadelphia adds a 2% local sales tax (8% combined); most other areas have no local add-on and remain at 6%.

  • State rate: 6%
  • Local add-ons: Philadelphia 2% (8% combined); other areas may vary
  • Typical combined rate: 6% (most of PA) to 8% (Philadelphia)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Pennsylvania Areas

Use city pages for the most accurate combined rate and a full breakdown.

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Philadelphia8%Philadelphia Sales Tax Calculator
Pittsburgh7%—
Rest of Pennsylvania6%State rate only

How to Find Your Exact Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rate

Most of Pennsylvania has a 6% combined rate; Philadelphia has 8%. Use the calculator above with your known local rate, or look up your rate on the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Sales and Use Tax. For Philadelphia: Philadelphia Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Pennsylvania tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the Pennsylvania state sales tax rate in 2026?

Pennsylvania has a 6% statewide sales tax rate. Philadelphia adds 2% local tax (8% combined); most other areas have no local add-on and remain at 6%.

Q:Is Pennsylvania sales tax the same everywhere?

No. The state rate is 6% everywhere, but Philadelphia imposes an additional 2% local sales tax (8% combined). Pittsburgh and some other areas may have different local rates.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Pennsylvania?

Most unprepared food for home consumption is exempt from Pennsylvania sales tax. Prepared food, candy, and certain items may be taxable.