Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Pennsylvania sales tax is 6% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 6.34%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Pennsylvania sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Pennsylvania sales tax works
Pennsylvania charges 6% statewide; only Philadelphia (8%) and Allegheny County (7%) add local tax. Most clothing and groceries are exempt.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 6.34 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $2.54 tax, for $42.54 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0634.
Pennsylvania sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6% (state) | Tax at 6.34% | Total at 6.34% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $0.63 | $10.63 |
| $25.00 | $1.50 | $1.59 | $26.58 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $3.17 | $53.17 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $6.34 | $106.34 |
| $250.00 | $15.00 | $15.85 | $265.85 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $31.70 | $531.70 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $63.40 | $1,063.40 |
Pennsylvania vs neighbouring states
| State | State rate | Avg. combined | Tax on $100 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% | $6.34 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.6% | $6.60 |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| Maryland | 6% | 6% | $6.00 |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.6% | $6.60 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.29% | $7.29 |
States with a similar sales tax to Pennsylvania
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Pennsylvania's 6.34%.
- Connecticut sales tax (6.35%)
- Massachusetts sales tax (6.25%)
- Vermont sales tax (6.43%)
- South Dakota sales tax (6.11%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?
The Pennsylvania state sales tax rate is 6%. Local taxes add an average of 0.34%, for an average combined rate of 6.34%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Pennsylvania?
At the state rate, $6.00 (total $106.00). At the average combined rate, $6.34 (total $106.34).
How do I calculate Pennsylvania sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 6.34% = $3.17. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0634 = $94.04 before tax.
Is Pennsylvania sales tax high?
Pennsylvania ranks #34 of 50 states for average combined sales tax (1 = highest). The population-weighted US average combined rate is about 7.5%.
Sources
- Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (rates as of 1 July 2026; local rates are population-weighted averages).
- State departments of revenue for statewide rates and exemptions.
Rates change. Always confirm the exact rate for a specific address with the relevant tax authority before filing or invoicing.