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Washington Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Estimate Washington sales tax using the 6.5% state rate plus local add-ons. Use city pages for exact combined rates (e.g. Seattle 10.25%).

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 Washington.

Effective Tax Rate: 6.500%

This category is taxable under the configured rules.

Purchase Price$100.00
Sales Tax$6.50
Total Price$106.50

Rate Breakdown

State6.500%
County0.000%
City0.000%
Special District0.000%
Base combined6.500%
Total6.500%
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How This Calculator Works

  1. Enter the purchase price and category (general, groceries, etc.).
  2. Optionally adjust county, city, and special (transit) rates if you know your local breakdown.
  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 + County + City + Special (e.g. Sound Transit)
  • Tax Amount: Price × (Total Rate / 100)
  • Total Price: Price + Tax

Washington Sales Tax Calculator 2026

Washington's statewide sales tax rate is 6.5% in 2026. Counties, cities, and transit districts add local rates—combined rates run from 6.5% to about 10.25%. Seattle (King County) is 10.25%, Spokane and Tacoma vary. Use the calculator above for instant estimates or our city pages for exact combined rates.

Washington Sales Tax Structure (2026)

Washington has a 6.5% state sales tax. Counties, cities, and transit districts (e.g. Sound Transit) impose additional rates; Washington has no state income tax and relies partly on sales tax.

  • State rate: 6.5%
  • County/city/transit add-ons: vary by locality (Seattle area up to ~3.75% local)
  • Typical combined rate: 6.5% to 10.25% (Seattle 10.25%)

Sales Tax Rates for Major Washington Areas

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

AreaExample combined rateCalculator
Seattle (King County)10.25%Seattle Sales Tax Calculator
Spokane8.9%
Tacoma10.3%

How to Find Your Exact Washington Sales Tax Rate

Combined rates vary by county, city, and transit district. Use the calculator above with your known local rates, or look up your rate on the Washington Department of Revenue Retail Sales Tax. For Seattle: Seattle Sales Tax Calculator, or browse Washington tax calculators.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Washington has a 6.5% statewide sales tax rate. Counties, cities, and transit districts add local rates; combined rates typically range from 6.5% to 10.25% (Seattle area 10.25%).

Q:Is Washington sales tax the same in every county?

No. The state rate is 6.5% everywhere, but counties, cities, and transit districts impose additional rates, so the combined rate varies by location.

Q:Are groceries taxed in Washington?

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