Washington Sales Tax Calculator

Washington's state sales tax rate is 6.5%. With local taxes (avg 2.97%) the combined rate averages 9.47%, reaching ~10.6% in some areas.

Washington has no state income tax and a high state sales tax; local taxes in cities like Seattle push the combined rate above 10%. Use this Washington (WA) sales tax calculator — also handy as a "sales tax calculator Washington" or "WA state sales tax" tool — to add or remove tax at the 6.5% state rate. Pick another state from the dropdown anytime.

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Washington Sales Tax Calculator (Add Tax) ?Calculates the Final Price including Tax and the Sales Tax value. Input the 'Before Tax Price'. The rate is pre-set to the Washington state rate (6.5%); tick 'Include Local Tax' for the average combined rate, or pick another state. Average local rates vary by city/ZIP — check your exact local rate. For educational purposes only.

Inputs

Before Tax Price ($):

Tax Rate (%): ← type here OR

Select a State:

Include Local Tax: (avg 2.97% in WA)

Results

Final Price Including Tax ($):

Sale Tax($):

Note: all rates used in this calculator are for educational purposes only. The average local rate is a statewide average — your exact local rate varies by city/ZIP.

How to calculate Washington sales tax

To find the sales tax on a purchase in Washington at the 6.5% state rate:

  • Convert the rate to a decimal: 6.5 ÷ 100 = 0.065.
  • Multiply by the price: $100 × 0.065 = $6.5 (sales tax).
  • Add it back: $100 + $6.5 = $106.5 (final price).

If your city or county adds a local tax, tick Include Local Tax to use Washington's average combined rate of 9.47%, or type your exact local rate. To work backwards from a receipt total, use the Remove Tax tab.

Final price = before-tax price × (1 + rate (%) / 100)

Sales tax by state

Compare other states or switch the dropdown above. Pilot states:

Missouri  |  Tennessee  |  Arkansas  |  Texas  |  New Jersey  |  Washington  |  Minnesota  |  Florida

← Back to the general Sales Tax Calculator (all 50 states).

Taking a percentage off a price instead of adding tax? Use the Discount Calculator.

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