New York sales tax calculator
New York charges 4% statewide, plus local taxes of 4.54% on average (up to 4.88%): 8.54% 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
$108.54
$8.54 sales tax at 8.54%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (8.54%) | +$8.54 |
| Total | $108.54 |
New York 4% + local 4.54%
New York sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 4%
- Average local rate: 4.54%, highest 4.88%
- Average combined rate: 8.54%, number 10 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 8.88%
Sales tax on common purchases in New York
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 4% | Average 8.54% | You pay | Highest 8.88% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.40 | $0.85 | $10.85 | $0.89 |
| $25 | $1.00 | $2.14 | $27.14 | $2.22 |
| $50 | $2.00 | $4.27 | $54.27 | $4.44 |
| $100 | $4.00 | $8.54 | $108.54 | $8.88 |
| $250 | $10.00 | $21.35 | $271.35 | $22.20 |
| $500 | $20.00 | $42.70 | $542.70 | $44.40 |
| $1,000 | $40.00 | $85.40 | $1,085.40 | $88.80 |
| $5,000 | $200.00 | $427.00 | $5,427.00 | $444.00 |
| $30,000 | $1,200.00 | $2,562.00 | $32,562.00 | $2,664.00 |
New York and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,562 in New York: Connecticut $657 less, Massachusetts $687 less, New Jersey $574.50 less, Pennsylvania $660 less, Vermont $633 less.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 4% | 8.54% | $8.54 | $85.40 | $2,562 |
| Connecticut | 6.35% | 6.35% | $6.35 | $63.50 | $1,905 |
| Massachusetts | 6.25% | 6.25% | $6.25 | $62.50 | $1,875 |
| New Jersey | 6.625% | 6.625% | $6.63 | $66.25 | $1,987.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6.34% | $6.34 | $63.40 | $1,902 |
| Vermont | 6% | 6.43% | $6.43 | $64.30 | $1,929 |
Sales tax and income tax in New York
Single filer, 2026: New York's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($854 at 8.54%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Vermont $2,219, Pennsylvania $2,518, New Jersey $2,873, Connecticut $3,485, Massachusetts $3,681, New York $3,787, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | New York wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $32,553 | $1,767 | $2,621 |
| $60,000 | $47,457 | $2,933 | $3,787 |
| $100,000 | $73,877 | $5,303 | $6,157 |
New York also taxes wages. See what a salary takes home there on the New York 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 York?
4% statewide and 8.54% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 8.88%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in New York?
$8.54 at the average rate of 8.54%, so you pay $108.54. At the state rate alone it is $4.00.
How do I calculate New York sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 8.54% = $85.40, total $1,085.40. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,085.40 ÷ 1.0854 = $1,000.00.
Is New York sales tax high?
New York ranks 10 of 51 for the average combined rate, tied with Arizona: 8.54% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to New York?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,562 in New York: Connecticut $657 less, Massachusetts $687 less, New Jersey $574.50 less, Pennsylvania $660 less, Vermont $633 less. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.