Kentucky sales tax calculator
Kentucky charges 6% statewide, with no local sales tax: 6% 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
$106.00
$6.00 sales tax at 6%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (6%) | +$6.00 |
| Total | $106.00 |
Kentucky 6% + local 0%
Kentucky sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6%
- Average local rate: 0%
- Average combined rate: 6%, number 38 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
Sales tax on common purchases in Kentucky
One rate applies everywhere in Kentucky; the same purchases in nearby states, at their average rates.
| Price | Kentucky 6% | You pay | Illinois 8.98% | Indiana 7% | Missouri 8.445% | Ohio 7.29% | Tennessee 9.61% | Virginia 5.77% | West Virginia 6.6% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.60 | $10.60 | $0.90 | $0.70 | $0.84 | $0.73 | $0.96 | $0.58 | $0.66 |
| $25 | $1.50 | $26.50 | $2.25 | $1.75 | $2.11 | $1.82 | $2.40 | $1.44 | $1.65 |
| $50 | $3.00 | $53.00 | $4.49 | $3.50 | $4.22 | $3.65 | $4.81 | $2.89 | $3.30 |
| $100 | $6.00 | $106.00 | $8.98 | $7.00 | $8.45 | $7.29 | $9.61 | $5.77 | $6.60 |
| $250 | $15.00 | $265.00 | $22.45 | $17.50 | $21.11 | $18.23 | $24.03 | $14.43 | $16.50 |
| $500 | $30.00 | $530.00 | $44.90 | $35.00 | $42.23 | $36.45 | $48.05 | $28.85 | $33.00 |
| $1,000 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 | $89.80 | $70.00 | $84.45 | $72.90 | $96.10 | $57.70 | $66.00 |
| $5,000 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 | $449.00 | $350.00 | $422.25 | $364.50 | $480.50 | $288.50 | $330.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,800.00 | $31,800.00 | $2,694.00 | $2,100.00 | $2,533.50 | $2,187.00 | $2,883.00 | $1,731.00 | $1,980.00 |
Kentucky and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,800 in Kentucky: Illinois $894 more, Indiana $300 more, Missouri $733.50 more, Ohio $387 more, Tennessee $1,083 more, Virginia $69 less, West Virginia $180 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 6% | 6% | $6.00 | $60.00 | $1,800 |
| Illinois | 6.25% | 8.98% | $8.98 | $89.80 | $2,694 |
| Indiana | 7% | 7% | $7.00 | $70.00 | $2,100 |
| Missouri | 4.225% | 8.445% | $8.45 | $84.45 | $2,533.50 |
| Ohio | 5.75% | 7.29% | $7.29 | $72.90 | $2,187 |
| Tennessee | 7% | 9.61% | $9.61 | $96.10 | $2,883 |
| Virginia | 5.3% | 5.77% | $5.77 | $57.70 | $1,731 |
| West Virginia | 6% | 6.6% | $6.60 | $66.00 | $1,980 |
Sales tax and income tax in Kentucky
Single filer, 2026: Kentucky's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($600 at 6%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Tennessee $961, Ohio $1,597, Indiana $2,441, West Virginia $2,526, Kentucky $2,582, Missouri $2,727, Virginia $3,213, Illinois $3,723, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Kentucky wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,038 | $1,282 | $1,882 |
| $60,000 | $48,408 | $1,982 | $2,582 |
| $100,000 | $75,798 | $3,382 | $3,982 |
Kentucky also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the Kentucky 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 Kentucky?
6% statewide, as of July 1, 2026. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Kentucky?
$6.00 at the average rate of 6%, so you pay $106.00. At the state rate alone it is $6.00.
How do I calculate Kentucky sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 6% = $60.00, total $1,060.00. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,060.00 ÷ 1.06 = $1,000.00.
Is Kentucky sales tax high?
Kentucky ranks 38 of 51 for the average combined rate, tied with District of Columbia, Maryland, Michigan: 6% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Kentucky?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,800 in Kentucky: Illinois $894 more, Indiana $300 more, Missouri $733.50 more, Ohio $387 more, Tennessee $1,083 more, Virginia $69 less, West Virginia $180 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.