Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Pennsylvania at the average combined rate of 6.34%. Add tax to a price or back it out of a total.
Enter your combined state + local rate. U.S. sales tax rates vary by city and county.
Pennsylvania sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 6% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 0.34% |
| Average combined rate | 6.34% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania charges a statewide rate of 6%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 0.34% figure above is the population-weighted average. To add tax, multiply the price by the rate; to back it out of a tax-inclusive total, divide by 1 plus the rate.
Worked example
A $100 purchase at Pennsylvania's average combined rate of 6.34% adds $6.34 in sales tax, for a $106.34 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania's statewide rate is 6%. With an average local rate of 0.34%, the typical combined rate is about 6.34%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Pennsylvania?
At the average combined rate of 6.34%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $6.34, for a total of $106.34. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Pennsylvania set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 0.34% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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