Texas sales tax calculator
Texas charges 6.25% statewide, plus local taxes of 1.95% on average (up to 2%): 8.2% 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
$108.20
$8.20 sales tax at 8.2%
| Price | $100.00 |
|---|---|
| Sales tax (8.2%) | +$8.20 |
| Total | $108.20 |
Texas 6.25% + local 1.95%
Texas sales tax rate 2026
- State rate: 6.25%
- Average local rate: 1.95%, highest 2%
- Average combined rate: 8.2%, number 14 of 51 (national average 7.53%)
- Highest combined rate: 8.25%
Sales tax on common purchases in Texas
Tax added to the price, rounded to the cent as sellers do.
| Price | State 6.25% | Average 8.2% | You pay | Highest 8.25% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.63 | $0.82 | $10.82 | $0.83 |
| $25 | $1.56 | $2.05 | $27.05 | $2.06 |
| $50 | $3.13 | $4.10 | $54.10 | $4.13 |
| $100 | $6.25 | $8.20 | $108.20 | $8.25 |
| $250 | $15.63 | $20.50 | $270.50 | $20.63 |
| $500 | $31.25 | $41.00 | $541.00 | $41.25 |
| $1,000 | $62.50 | $82.00 | $1,082.00 | $82.50 |
| $5,000 | $312.50 | $410.00 | $5,410.00 | $412.50 |
| $30,000 | $1,875.00 | $2,460.00 | $32,460.00 | $2,475.00 |
Texas and nearby states
Average combined rate and the tax on the same purchase. On $30,000, against $2,460 in Texas: Arkansas $384 more, Louisiana $579 more, New Mexico $157.50 less, Oklahoma $258 more.
| State | State rate | Average | On $100 | On $1,000 | On $30,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 6.25% | 8.2% | $8.20 | $82.00 | $2,460 |
| Arkansas | 6.5% | 9.48% | $9.48 | $94.80 | $2,844 |
| Louisiana | 5% | 10.13% | $10.13 | $101.30 | $3,039 |
| New Mexico | 4.875% | 7.675% | $7.68 | $76.75 | $2,302.50 |
| Oklahoma | 4.5% | 9.06% | $9.06 | $90.60 | $2,718 |
Sales tax and income tax in Texas
Single filer, 2026: Texas's income tax on wages next to the sales tax on $10,000 of taxable purchases ($820 at 8.2%).On $60,000 and $10,000 of purchases, Texas $820, New Mexico $2,422, Louisiana $2,427, Arkansas $2,680, Oklahoma $3,061, lowest first.
| Salary | Take-home | Texas wage taxes | + sales tax on $10,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $34,320 | $0 | $820 |
| $60,000 | $50,390 | $0 | $820 |
| $100,000 | $79,180 | $0 | $820 |
Texas has no income tax on wages, only on purchases. See what a salary takes home there on the Texas 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 Texas?
6.25% statewide and 8.2% on average with local taxes, as of July 1, 2026. The highest combined rate is 8.25%. The national average is 7.53%.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in Texas?
$8.20 at the average rate of 8.2%, so you pay $108.20. At the state rate alone it is $6.25.
How do I calculate Texas sales tax?
Multiply the price by the rate: $1,000 × 8.2% = $82.00, total $1,082.00. To take the tax out of a total, divide by 1 + the rate: $1,082.00 ÷ 1.082 = $1,000.00.
Is Texas sales tax high?
Texas ranks 14 of 51 for the average combined rate: 8.2% against 7.53% nationwide (population-weighted).
Is it cheaper to buy in a state next to Texas?
On a $30,000 purchase taxed at the average rates, against $2,460 in Texas: Arkansas $384 more, Louisiana $579 more, New Mexico $157.50 less, Oklahoma $258 more. Vehicles follow rules of their own, not covered here.