Jersey City, NJ Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 6.625% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Jersey City sales tax rate: 6.625%
The combined sales tax rate in Jersey City, NJ is 6.625% as of October 1, 2026: the 6.625% state rate. Jersey City has about 292,449 residents.
At 6.625%, a $500 purchase in Jersey City adds $33.13 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $132.50.
Among the 3 New Jersey places covered on this site, Jersey City shares its 6.625% rate with Atlantic City, East Newark. Rates run from 6.625% in Jersey City to 6.625% in Atlantic City.
Jersey City is an Urban Enterprise Zone: certified UEZ sellers charge a reduced 3.3125% on most in-store purchases. Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: New Jersey revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
New Jersey Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.63%
Jersey City Local Rate
0%
Jersey City Combined
6.625%
New Jersey has no local sales taxes. State rate source: New Jersey revenue department, checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is exempt from sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Sales Tax Examples in Jersey City
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.66 | $26.66 |
| $100.00 | $6.63 | $106.63 |
| $500.00 | $33.13 | $533.13 |
| $1,000.00 | $66.25 | $1,066.25 |
Based on the Jersey City combined rate of 6.625% (October 1, 2026).
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