Washington Sales Tax Calculator
The Washington state rate, the official rates of the places we checked, and a calculator.
Updated October 2026Calculate Sales Tax in Washington
Tax Breakdown
State tax only: local rates vary by place in Washington. Pick a city below for its full rate.
Tax Details
Washington Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.50%
Local Taxes
Vary by place
Places Checked
11
Local rates vary by city, county and special district. State rate source: Washington revenue department (the 6.5% state rate is listed in the quarterly local rate spreadsheet (Q4 2026)), checked October 13, 2026.
Exemptions & Taxable Items
- • Groceries are exempt from sales tax
- • Clothing is subject to sales tax
- • Prescription medicine is generally exempt
Washington State Sales Tax Examples
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
State tax only (6.5%). Local taxes add to these amounts wherever they apply.
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Official combined rates in Washington
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