Washington Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
The Washington sales tax rate is 6.5% at the state level. Adding the 3.01% average local rate gives a combined 9.51%. On a $100 purchase that is about $9.51 in tax, for $109.51 total. Enter any amount below.
What is the Washington sales tax rate in 2026?
The Washington state rate is 6.5%. With an average local rate of 3.01%, the combined average is 9.51%.
How much tax on a $100 purchase?
About $9.51 at the combined 9.51% rate. Your $100 item costs roughly $109.51.
Where does Washington rank nationally?
Washington ranks #3 of 47 taxing states by combined rate. That is 1.98% above the 7.53% US average.
Are local rates included?
Yes. This calculator uses the state rate plus the population-weighted average local rate. Your exact city or county rate may differ.
How does sales tax work in Washington?
Washington charges a 6.5% state sales tax on most retail goods. Many cities and counties add a local tax on top. The population-weighted average local rate is 3.01%.
That brings the typical combined rate to 9.51%. Your real rate depends on the exact city or county. The calculator above uses the state plus average local rate.
What does Washington sales tax cost on common purchases?
| Purchase | State (6.5%) | Avg local (3.01%) | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $6.50 | $3.01 | $9.51 | $109.51 |
| $1,000 | $65.00 | $30.10 | $95.10 | $1,095.10 |
| $30,000 car | $1,950.00 | $903.00 | $2,853.00 | $32,853.00 |
How do you calculate Washington sales tax by hand?
- Take the pre-tax price of your item.
- Multiply it by the combined rate of 9.51% (6.5% state + 3.01% local).
- Add that tax to the price to get your total.
- To reverse it, divide the total by 1.0951.
How is car and vehicle sales tax handled in Washington?
Vehicles are generally taxed at the same 9.51% combined rate, applied to the purchase price. A $30,000 car costs about $2,853.00 in tax. Trade-in credits and county rules can change the figure.
How do you remove sales tax from a total (reverse calculation)?
Switch the calculator to reverse mode. It divides the tax-included total by 1.0951 to recover the pre-tax price. This is how you find the base price on a receipt.