Connecticut sales tax calculator
Connecticut charges 6.35% statewide, with no local sales tax: 6.35% 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
$106.35
$6.35 sales tax at 6.35%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (6.35%) | +$6.35 |
| Total | $106.35 |
Connecticut 6.35% + local 0%
Connecticut sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6.35%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 6.35%, number 33 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Connecticut
One rate applies everywhere in Connecticut; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Connecticut 6.35% | You pay | Massachusetts 6.25% | New York 8.54% | Rhode Island 7% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.64 | $10.64 | $0.63 | $0.85 | $0.70 |
| $25 | $1.59 | $26.59 | $1.56 | $2.14 | $1.75 |
| $50 | $3.18 | $53.18 | $3.13 | $4.27 | $3.50 |
| $100 | $6.35 | $106.35 | $6.25 | $8.54 | $7.00 |
| $250 | $15.88 | $265.88 | $15.63 | $21.35 | $17.50 |
| $500 | $31.75 | $531.75 | $31.25 | $42.70 | $35.00 |
| $1,000 | $63.50 | $1,063.50 | $62.50 | $85.40 | $70.00 |
| $5,000 | $317.50 | $5,317.50 | $312.50 | $427.00 | $350.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,905.00 | $31,905.00 | $1,875.00 | $2,562.00 | $2,100.00 |
Connecticut and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,905 in Connecticut: Massachusetts $30 less, New York $657 more, Rhode Island $195 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 | $63.50 | $1,905 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 | $62.50 | $1,875 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Rhode Island | 7% | 7% | $7.00 | $70.00 | $2,100 |
Sales tax and income tax in Connecticut
Single filer, 2026: Connecticut's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($635 at 6.35%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Rhode Island $2,993, Connecticut $3,485, Massachusetts $3,681, New York $3,787, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Connecticut wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,795 | $1,525 | $2,160 |
| $60,000 | $47,540 | $2,850 | $3,485 |
| $100,000 | $73,930 | $5,250 | $5,885 |
Connecticut also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Connecticut 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 Connecticut?
6.35% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Connecticut?
$6.35 at the average rate of 6.35%, so you pay $106.35. At the state rate alone it is $6.35.
How do I calculate Connecticut sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 6.35% = $63.50, total $1,063.50. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,063.50 ÷ 1.0635 = $1,000.00.
Is Connecticut sales tax high?
Connecticut ranks 33 of 51 for the average combined rate: 6.35% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Connecticut?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,905 in Connecticut: Massachusetts $30 less, New York $657 more, Rhode Island $195 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.