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Wichita Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Wichita sales tax is ~9.25% (state + Sedgwick County + city). Instant estimate—free, no signup.

Inputs

Enter purchase details to calculate sales tax.

Purchase Price

Enter the price before tax.

Results

Sales tax breakdown for Wichita, Kansas.

Effective Tax Rate: 9.250%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00

Sales Tax$9.25

Total Price$109.25

Rate Breakdown

State6.500%

County1.000%

City1.750%

Special District0.000%

Base combined9.250%

Total9.250%

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How This Calculator Works

Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
The calculator applies Wichita's ~9.25% combined rate (state + county + city).
Tax amount and total price update instantly.

Calculation Methodology

We calculate sales tax using Wichita's ~9.25% combined rate:

Total Rate: State (6.5%) + Sedgwick County (~1%) + Wichita city (~1.75%) ≈ 9.25%
Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
Total Price: Price + Tax

Wichita, Kansas Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Wichita's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 9.25%: 6.5% Kansas state plus Sedgwick County and Wichita city local taxes. Use the calculator above for an instant tax and total on any purchase—free, no signup.

What is the Sales Tax Rate in Wichita, Kansas?

In 2026, the combined sales tax rate in Wichita (Sedgwick County) is approximately 9.25%:

Kansas state sales tax: 6.5%
Sedgwick County: ~1%
Wichita city: ~1.75%
Total combined rate: ~9.25%

Exact rate can vary by address. Check the Kansas DOR Tax Rate Locator for your specific location.

Exemptions and Official Sources

Groceries: As of 2025, Kansas state tax on food ingredients is 0%; local taxes still apply to food in Wichita.
Prescription drugs: generally tax-exempt.

For official rules and rate lookup, see the Kansas Department of Revenue. More tools: Kansas Sales Tax Calculator, Kansas tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:What is the sales tax rate in Wichita, Kansas?

Wichita's combined sales tax rate in 2026 is approximately 9.25%: 6.5% Kansas state plus Sedgwick County and Wichita city local taxes.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Wichita?

Kansas state tax on food ingredients is 0% as of 2025, but local Sedgwick County and Wichita city taxes still apply to food, so groceries are subject to local sales tax only.