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title: "Alaska Sales Tax Calculator (1.82% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local governments charge an average of 1.82% (up to 7.85%). Add or remove Alaska sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/alaska
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Alaska sales tax calculator

Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local governments charge an average of 1.82% (up to 7.85%).

Total with tax

$101.82

Combined rate 1.821%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Local sales tax (1.821%): $1.82
- Total sales tax: $1.82

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.

## Alaska sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 1.82%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.18 | $10.18 |
| $50.00 | $0.91 | $50.91 |
| $100.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $500.00 | $9.11 | $509.11 |
| $1,000.00 | $18.21 | $1,018.21 |
| $5,000.00 | $91.06 | $5,091.06 |

## Alaska vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Washington](/sales-tax-calculator/washington) | 6.5% | 3.07% | 9.57% |
| Alaska | 0% | 1.82% | 1.82% |

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 [Alaska revenue department](https://tax.alaska.gov) for an exact address.

## Alaska sales tax FAQ

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

Alaska has no statewide sales tax, but local governments charge an average of 1.82% (up to 7.85%).

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

About $1.82 at the average combined rate of 1.82%, so $100 becomes $101.82. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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