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The Washington state sales tax is 6.5%. Local taxes bring the average combined rate to 9.57% (up to 10.7%).

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State rate 6.5%; average with local taxes 9.57%. Enter your exact local rate if you know it.
Total with tax
$109.57
Price before tax$100.00
Sales tax$9.57
Total$109.57
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Washington sales tax on common amounts

PriceTax at 6.5% (state only)Tax at 9.57% (avg. combined)Total
$10.00$0.65$0.96$10.96
$50.00$3.25$4.78$54.79
$100.00$6.50$9.57$109.57
$500.00$32.50$47.85$547.85
$1,000.00$65.00$95.70$1,095.70
$5,000.00$325.00$478.50$5,478.50
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Rates at a glance

  • State rate: 6.5%
  • Average combined state + local rate: 9.57%
  • Highest combined rate: 10.7%
  • Groceries: Most groceries are exempt from Washington sales tax.
  • Vehicles: Vehicles pay the combined sales tax rate plus an additional motor vehicle sales tax.

Your exact rate depends on the city, county and special districts where you buy (or where an item is delivered). Check your receipt or your state revenue department's rate lookup, then enter the exact rate in the calculator.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the sales tax rate in Washington?

The Washington state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes, the average combined rate is 9.57% and the highest is 10.7%.

Are groceries taxed in Washington?

Most groceries are exempt from Washington sales tax.

How much is sales tax on a car in Washington?

Vehicles pay the combined sales tax rate plus an additional motor vehicle sales tax.

How much is the tax on $100 in Washington?

At the average combined rate of 9.57%, tax on $100 is $9.57, for a total of $109.57.

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