Sales tax United States · Rates as of 1 July 2026
Washington Sales Tax Rate (2026)
Washington sales tax is 6.5% statewide; with city and county taxes the average combined rate is 9.57%. Use the calculator to add or remove tax from any price.
Washington sales tax calculator
Your exact rate depends on the city and county of the sale; enter it above if you know it.
How Washington sales tax works
Washington has no personal income tax and relies on sales tax, giving it the third-highest average combined rate.
To calculate it, multiply the price by the rate: tax = price × 9.57 ÷ 100. A $40 purchase at the average combined rate carries $3.83 tax, for $43.83 in total. To strip tax out of a receipt total, divide by 1.0957.
Washington sales tax on common amounts
| Price | Tax at 6.5% (state) | Tax at 9.57% | Total at 9.57% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $0.96 | $10.96 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $2.39 | $27.39 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $4.79 | $54.79 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $9.57 | $109.57 |
| $250.00 | $16.25 | $23.93 | $273.92 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $47.85 | $547.85 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $95.70 | $1,095.70 |
Washington vs neighbouring states
States with a similar sales tax to Washington
Comparing places to shop, work or move? These states have the closest average combined rate to Washington's 9.57%.
- Tennessee sales tax (9.61%)
- Arkansas sales tax (9.48%)
- Alabama sales tax (9.46%)
- Oklahoma sales tax (9.06%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Washington?
The Washington state sales tax rate is 6.5%. Local taxes add an average of 3.07%, for an average combined rate of 9.57%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Washington?
At the state rate, $6.50 (total $106.50). At the average combined rate, $9.57 (total $109.57).
How do I calculate Washington sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. Example: $50 × 9.57% = $4.79. To remove tax from a total, divide by (1 + rate): $100 ÷ 1.0957 = $91.27 before tax.
Is Washington sales tax high?
Washington ranks #3 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.