Sales tax calculator · 2026
The Washington (WA) state sales tax rate is 6.50%. Local jurisdictions can add up to 3.90%, making the maximum combined rate 10.40%. The exact rate depends on the city or county of purchase. Seattle and King County suburbs reach 10.1–10.25%; Spokane and Eastern WA are lower at 8.8–8.9%
State rate: 6.5% · max combined: 10.40%
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Sales tax is a consumption tax imposed on the sale of goods and certain services. In Washington, the state rate is 6.50%. Counties and cities may add additional local sales taxes of up to 3.90%, making the total rate in some areas as high as 10.40%.
Sales Tax Formula
Tax Amount = Purchase Price × (6.5% ÷ 100)
Total Price = Purchase Price + Tax Amount
With local tax: Total Price = Purchase Price × (1 + 0.10400000000000001)
Example Calculation
A $100 purchase in Washington:
Sales tax = $100 × 6.5% = $6.50
Total = $106.50
Washington has no state income tax, making sales tax rates especially important to track. The Puget Sound region layers Sound Transit, Metro Transit, and city levies for combined rates of 10.1–10.25%. Eastern WA cities are significantly lower. Use the WA Dept. of Revenue's Sales Tax Rate Lookup to verify the exact rate for any address.
| City | Combined rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle | 10.25% | 6.5% state + city + King County + Sound Transit + Metro Transit |
| Bellevue | 10.20% | King County + city + Sound Transit |
| Kirkland | 10.20% | King County + Sound Transit |
| Redmond | 10.20% | King County (Microsoft HQ area) |
| Kent | 10.10% | King County |
| Federal Way | 10.10% | King County |
| Renton | 10.10% | King County |
| Tacoma | 10.20% | Pierce County + city + Sound Transit |
| Everett | 9.80% | Snohomish County + city + Swift bus rapid transit |
| Spokane | 8.90% | 6.5% state + Spokane County + city (no Sound Transit) |
| Spokane Valley | 8.90% | Spokane County |
| Vancouver | 8.70% | Clark County (no Sound Transit; lower than Puget Sound) |
| Bellingham | 8.80% | Whatcom County + city |
| Olympia | 9.00% | Thurston County + city |
| Yakima | 8.80% | Yakima County + city |
Rates as of 2026. Always verify with the Washington Department of Revenue before filing.
Most tangible personal property is subject to sales tax in Washington. Services may or may not be taxable — Washington, like most states, exempts most services.Common exemptions and special rates include groceries, prescription drugs, and clothing (rules vary by state).
Out-of-state sellers may need to collect Washington sales tax if they have economic nexus in the state. Most states now require remote sellers with over $100,000 in sales or 200 transactions to register and collect sales tax (South Dakota v. Wayfair, 2018). If you sell products to WA customers, check whether you need to register with the Washington Department of Revenue.
The WA state sales tax rate is 6.50% as of 2026. Local jurisdictions may add up to 3.90%, so your actual rate depends on where the purchase is made. The combined maximum rate in Washington is 10.40%.
If you have physical presence (store, office, warehouse) in Washington, you must collect sales tax. If you sell online to WA customers and exceed economic nexus thresholds (typically $100K in sales or 200 transactions), you must also collect. Register with the Washington Department of Revenue for a sales tax permit.
Washington generally does not tax services, though there are exceptions such as. Examples include telecommunications, cable TV, and fabricated product labor. Check with a tax professional for your specific service.
Multiply the purchase price by 6.5% (state rate). For example, a $100 purchase = $6.50 tax, total $106.50. In Washington, you may need to add local taxes depending on the city or county of sale. Use our calculator above for any amount.
Washington has no state income tax, making sales tax rates especially important to track. The Puget Sound region layers Sound Transit, Metro Transit, and city levies for combined rates of 10.1–10.25%. Eastern WA cities are significantly lower. Use the WA Dept. of Revenue's Sales Tax Rate Lookup to verify the exact rate for any address.