Lakewood, WA Sales Tax Rate and Calculator
The combined rate is 10.3% as of October 1, 2026. Enter an amount to see the tax.
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Lakewood sales tax rate: 10.3%
The combined sales tax rate in Lakewood, WA is 10.3% as of October 1, 2026: 6.5% state plus 3.8% local. Lakewood has about 63,612 residents.
At 10.3%, a $500 purchase in Lakewood adds $51.50 in tax and a $2,000 one adds $206.00. With a median household income of $70,524 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023), that larger bill equals about 15% of a week's income here.
Among the 11 Washington places covered on this site, Lakewood ranks 3 of 11. Rates run from 8% in Valley to 10.4% in Kent.
Groceries are exempt from sales tax. Rates can change at the start of each quarter. Source: Washington revenue department, read October 13, 2026.
Washington Sales Tax Rates
State Rate
6.50%
Lakewood Local Rate
3.8%
Lakewood Combined
10.3%
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
Sales Tax Examples in Lakewood
| Purchase Price | Sales Tax | Total Cost |
|---|---|---|
| $25.00 | $2.58 | $27.58 |
| $100.00 | $10.30 | $110.30 |
| $500.00 | $51.50 | $551.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $103.00 | $1,103.00 |
Based on the Lakewood combined rate of 10.3% (October 1, 2026).
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