California sales tax calculator
California charges 7.25% statewide, plus local taxes of 1.78% on average (up to 5.25%): 9.03% on a typical purchase.
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
$109.03
$9.03 sales tax at 9.03%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (9.03%) | +$9.03 |
| Total | $109.03 |
California 7.25% + local 1.78%
California sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 7.25%
- Average local rate: 1.78%, highest 5.25%
- Average combined rate: 9.03%, number 7 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 12.5%
California's 7.25% includes the 1.25% local tax every county levies; district taxes come on top.
Sales tax on common purchases in California
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 7.25% | Average 9.03% | You pay | Highest 12.5% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.73 | $0.90 | $10.90 | $1.25 |
| $25 | $1.81 | $2.26 | $27.26 | $3.13 |
| $50 | $3.63 | $4.52 | $54.52 | $6.25 |
| $100 | $7.25 | $9.03 | $109.03 | $12.50 |
| $250 | $18.13 | $22.58 | $272.58 | $31.25 |
| $500 | $36.25 | $45.15 | $545.15 | $62.50 |
| $1,000 | $72.50 | $90.30 | $1,090.30 | $125.00 |
| $5,000 | $362.50 | $451.50 | $5,451.50 | $625.00 |
| $30,000 | $2,175.00 | $2,709.00 | $32,709.00 | $3,750.00 |
California and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,709 in California: Arizona $147 less, Hawaii $1,359 less, Nevada $237 less, Oregon $2,709 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 7.25% | 9.03% | $9.03 | $90.30 | $2,709 |
| Arizona | 5.6% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Hawaii | 4% | 4.5% | $4.50 | $45.00 | $1,350 |
| Nevada | 6.85% | 8.24% | $8.24 | $82.40 | $2,472 |
| Oregon | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0 |
Sales tax and income tax in California
Single filer, 2026: California's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($903 at 9.03%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Nevada $824, Arizona $2,145, California $3,323, Hawaii $3,780, Oregon $4,840, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | California wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,217 | $1,103 | $2,006 |
| $60,000 | $47,970 | $2,420 | $3,323 |
| $100,000 | $72,825 | $6,355 | $7,258 |
California also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the California 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 California?
7.25% statewide and 9.03% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 12.5%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in California?
$9.03 at the average rate of 9.03%, so you pay $109.03. At the state rate alone it is $7.25.
How do I calculate California sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 9.03% = $90.30, total $1,090.30. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,090.30 ÷ 1.0903 = $1,000.00.
Is California sales tax high?
California ranks 7 of 51 for the average combined rate: 9.03% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to California?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,709 in California: Arizona $147 less, Hawaii $1,359 less, Nevada $237 less, Oregon $2,709 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.