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title: "Alabama Sales Tax Calculator (9.46% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%. With local taxes averaging 5.46% (up to 11%), the typical combined rate is 9.46%, ranked 5 of 51. Add or remove Alabama sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/alabama
---

2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Alabama sales tax calculator

Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%. With local taxes averaging 5.46% (up to 11%), the typical combined rate is 9.46%, ranked 5 of 51.

Total with tax

$109.46

Combined rate 9.461%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (4%): $4.00
- Local sales tax (5.461%): $5.46
- Total sales tax: $9.46

Rates as of July 1, 2026 from the Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates. Some items (often groceries or medicine) are taxed differently; check your state's rules.

## Alabama sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 9.46%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $50.00 | $4.73 | $54.73 |
| $100.00 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $500.00 | $47.30 | $547.30 |
| $1,000.00 | $94.61 | $1,094.61 |
| $5,000.00 | $473.04 | $5,473.04 |

## Alabama vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| Alabama | 4% | 5.46% | 9.46% |
| [Georgia](/sales-tax-calculator/georgia) | 4% | 3.56% | 7.56% |
| [Mississippi](/sales-tax-calculator/mississippi) | 7% | 0.06% | 7.06% |
| [Florida](/sales-tax-calculator/florida) | 6% | 0.98% | 6.98% |

Rates as of July 1, 2026: [Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates](https://taxfoundation.org/data/all/state/2026-sales-tax-rates-midyear/). Local rates vary by city and county; check with the [Alabama revenue department](https://www.revenue.alabama.gov) for an exact address.

## Alabama sales tax FAQ

### What is the sales tax rate in Alabama?

Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%. With local taxes averaging 5.46% (up to 11%), the typical combined rate is 9.46%, ranked 5 of 51.

### How much is the sales tax on $100 in Alabama?

About $9.46 at the average combined rate of 9.46%, so $100 becomes $109.46. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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