New Jersey sales tax calculator
New Jersey charges 6.625% statewide: 6.625% 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
$106.63
$6.63 sales tax at 6.625%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (6.625%) | +$6.63 |
| Total | $106.63 |
New Jersey 6.625% + local 0%
New Jersey sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6.625%
- Average local rate: -0.02%, highest 3.31%
- Average combined rate: 6.625%, number 30 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 9.935%
Some New Jersey cities are Urban Enterprise Zones where qualifying sellers charge half the rate, 3.3125%; Salem County also collects 3.3125%. Elsewhere the rate is 6.625%.
Sales tax on common purchases in New Jersey
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 6.625% | Average 6.625% | You pay | Highest 9.935% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.66 | $0.66 | $10.66 | $0.99 |
| $25 | $1.66 | $1.66 | $26.66 | $2.48 |
| $50 | $3.31 | $3.31 | $53.31 | $4.97 |
| $100 | $6.63 | $6.63 | $106.63 | $9.94 |
| $250 | $16.56 | $16.56 | $266.56 | $24.84 |
| $500 | $33.13 | $33.13 | $533.13 | $49.68 |
| $1,000 | $66.25 | $66.25 | $1,066.25 | $99.35 |
| $5,000 | $331.25 | $331.25 | $5,331.25 | $496.75 |
| $30,000 | $1,987.50 | $1,987.50 | $31,987.50 | $2,980.50 |
New Jersey and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $1,987.50 in New Jersey: Delaware $1,987.50 less, New York $574.50 more, Pennsylvania $85.50 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.625% | $6.63 | $66.25 | $1,987.50 |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0 |
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% | $6.34 | $63.40 | $1,902 |
Sales tax and income tax in New Jersey
Single filer, 2026: New Jersey's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($662.50 at 6.625%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Pennsylvania $2,518, New Jersey $2,873, Delaware $2,893, New York $3,787, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | New Jersey wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,300 | $1,021 | $1,683 |
| $60,000 | $48,179 | $2,211 | $2,873 |
| $100,000 | $74,388 | $4,792 | $5,455 |
New Jersey also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the New Jersey 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 New Jersey?
6.625% statewide and 6.625% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 9.935%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in New Jersey?
$6.63 at the average rate of 6.625%, so you pay $106.63. At the state rate alone it is $6.63.
How do I calculate New Jersey sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 6.625% = $66.25, total $1,066.25. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,066.25 ÷ 1.06625 = $1,000.00.
Is New Jersey sales tax high?
New Jersey ranks 30 of 51 for the average combined rate, tied with West Virginia: 6.625% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to New Jersey?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $1,987.50 in New Jersey: Delaware $1,987.50 less, New York $574.50 more, Pennsylvania $85.50 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.