Washington Sales Tax Calculator
Estimate sales tax in Washington at the average combined rate of 9.47%. 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.
Washington sales tax rate
| State sales tax rate | 6.5% |
| Average local sales tax rate | 2.97% |
| Average combined rate | 9.47% |
Population-weighted averages as of July 1, 2025 (Tax Foundation). Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
How sales tax works in Washington
Washington charges a statewide rate of 6.5%. Counties and cities add their own rates on top, which is why the combined total varies by location. The 2.97% 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 Washington's average combined rate of 9.47% adds $9.47 in sales tax, for a $109.47 total.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Washington?
Washington's statewide rate is 6.5%. With an average local rate of 2.97%, the typical combined rate is about 9.47%.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Washington?
At the average combined rate of 9.47%, sales tax on a $100 purchase is about $9.47, for a total of $109.47. Your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Why is my local rate different?
Counties and cities in Washington set their own add-on rates, so the total varies by location. 2.97% is the population-weighted average; enter your exact combined rate for a precise figure.
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