Alaska sales tax calculator
Alaska has no state sales tax, but its cities and boroughs may levy one: 1.82% on average, up to 7.85%.
Local rate prefilled with the state's average (Tax Foundation, July 1, 2026): type your city's rate for the exact figure. Calculated in your browser, nothing is sent.
Total with tax
$101.82
$1.82 sales tax at 1.82%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (1.82%) | +$1.82 |
| Total | $101.82 |
Alaska 0% + local 1.82%
Alaska sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 0%
- Average local rate: 1.82%, highest 7.85%
- Average combined rate: 1.82%, number 47 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 7.85%
Alaska's local rates go up to 7.85%. Many boroughs tax nothing.
Sales tax on common purchases in Alaska
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | Average 1.82% | You pay | Highest 7.85% |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.18 | $10.18 | $0.79 |
| $25 | $0.46 | $25.46 | $1.96 |
| $50 | $0.91 | $50.91 | $3.93 |
| $100 | $1.82 | $101.82 | $7.85 |
| $250 | $4.55 | $254.55 | $19.63 |
| $500 | $9.10 | $509.10 | $39.25 |
| $1,000 | $18.20 | $1,018.20 | $78.50 |
| $5,000 | $91.00 | $5,091.00 | $392.50 |
| $30,000 | $546.00 | $30,546.00 | $2,355.00 |
Alaska and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $546 in Alaska: Washington $2,325 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 0% | 1.82% | $1.82 | $18.20 | $546 |
| Washington | 6.5% | 9.57% | $9.57 | $95.70 | $2,871 |
Sales tax and income tax in Alaska
Single filer, 2026: Alaska's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($182 at 1.82%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Alaska $453, Washington $1,789, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Alaska wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,120 | $200 | $382 |
| $60,000 | $50,119 | $271 | $453 |
| $100,000 | $78,909 | $271 | $453 |
Alaska has no income tax on wages either. See what a salary takes home there on the Alaska paycheck calculator. Got a receipt with tax included? Use the reverse sales tax calculator. All states: sales tax calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
0% statewide and 1.82% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 7.85%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Alaska?
$1.82 at the average rate of 1.82%, so you pay $101.82.
How do I calculate Alaska sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 1.82% = $18.20, total $1,018.20. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,018.20 ÷ 1.0182 = $1,000.00.
Is Alaska sales tax high?
Alaska ranks 47 of 51 for the average combined rate: 1.82% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Alaska?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $546 in Alaska: Washington $2,325 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.