Sales Tax by State (2026)
Compare sales tax rates in every state: the state rate, the average local rate and the combined average. Click a state for its calculator.
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About the Sales Tax by State (2026)
US sales tax is set by states and local governments, so the rate you pay depends on where you shop. Louisiana has the highest combined average rate at 10.13%, while Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have none. The table below lists the state rate, the average local rate and the combined average for every state, based on Tax Foundation data as of July 2026.
How to use it
- Type a state name to filter the table.
- Compare the state, local and combined rates.
- Open a state page to add or remove sales tax from a price.
Sales tax rates by state
| State | State rate | Average local rate | Combined average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 5.00% | 5.13% | 10.13% |
| Tennessee | 7.00% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Washington | 6.50% | 3.07% | 9.57% |
| Arkansas | 6.50% | 2.98% | 9.48% |
| Alabama | 4.00% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| Oklahoma | 4.50% | 4.56% | 9.06% |
| California | 7.25% | 1.78% | 9.03% |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 2.73% | 8.98% |
| Kansas | 6.50% | 2.21% | 8.71% |
| New York | 4.00% | 4.54% | 8.54% |
| Arizona | 5.60% | 2.94% | 8.54% |
| Missouri | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.45% |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 1.39% | 8.24% |
| Texas | 6.25% | 1.95% | 8.20% |
| Minnesota | 6.88% | 1.26% | 8.14% |
| Colorado | 2.90% | 4.99% | 7.89% |
| New Mexico | 4.88% | 2.80% | 7.68% |
| Georgia | 4.00% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| South Carolina | 6.00% | 1.49% | 7.49% |
| Utah | 6.10% | 1.32% | 7.42% |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| North Carolina | 4.75% | 2.35% | 7.10% |
| North Dakota | 5.00% | 2.09% | 7.09% |
| Mississippi | 7.00% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| Indiana | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| Rhode Island | 7.00% | 0.00% | 7.00% |
| Nebraska | 5.50% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| Florida | 6.00% | 0.98% | 6.98% |
| Iowa | 6.00% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| West Virginia | 6.00% | 0.60% | 6.60% |
| New Jersey | 6.63% | 0.00% | 6.60% |
| Vermont | 6.00% | 0.43% | 6.43% |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 0.00% | 6.35% |
| Pennsylvania | 6.00% | 0.34% | 6.34% |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 0.00% | 6.25% |
| South-Dakota | 4.20% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| Idaho | 6.00% | 0.03% | 6.03% |
| Kentucky | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Maryland | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Michigan | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| District of Columbia | 6.00% | 0.00% | 6.00% |
| Virginia | 5.30% | 0.47% | 5.77% |
| Wisconsin | 5.00% | 0.72% | 5.72% |
| Maine | 5.50% | 0.00% | 5.50% |
| Wyoming | 4.00% | 1.39% | 5.39% |
| Hawaii | 4.00% | 0.50% | 4.50% |
| Alaska | 0.00% | 1.82% | 1.82% |
| Delaware | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Montana | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| New Hampshire | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Oregon | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Source: Tax Foundation, 2026 state and local sales tax rates. Local rates vary within each state.
States with no sales tax
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon have no statewide sales tax. Alaska has no state tax, but many local governments charge one.
Frequently asked questions
Which state has the highest sales tax?
Louisiana has the highest combined average rate at 10.13%, followed by Tennessee (9.61%), Washington (9.57%), Arkansas (9.48%) and Alabama (9.46%).
Which states have no sales tax?
Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon.
Is sales tax the same across a state?
No. Most states let counties and cities add local taxes, so the rate varies by address.
What is the average US sales tax?
The population-weighted average combined rate is about 7.5%.
How do I calculate sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate. Use the calculators linked above for your state.
Last reviewed: November 2026. Average rates. Confirm your local rate with your state department of revenue.