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title: "California Sales Tax Calculator (9.03% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "California's state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes averaging 1.78% (up to 5.25%), the typical combined rate is 9.03%, ranked 7 of 51. Add or remove California sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/california
---

2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# California sales tax calculator

California's state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes averaging 1.78% (up to 5.25%), the typical combined rate is 9.03%, ranked 7 of 51.

Total with tax

$109.03

Combined rate 9.032%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (7.25%): $7.25
- Local sales tax (1.782%): $1.78
- Total sales tax: $9.03

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.

## California sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 9.03%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.90 | $10.90 |
| $50.00 | $4.52 | $54.52 |
| $100.00 | $9.03 | $109.03 |
| $500.00 | $45.16 | $545.16 |
| $1,000.00 | $90.32 | $1,090.32 |
| $5,000.00 | $451.59 | $5,451.59 |

## California vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| California | 7.25% | 1.78% | 9.03% |
| [Arizona](/sales-tax-calculator/arizona) | 5.6% | 2.94% | 8.54% |
| [Nevada](/sales-tax-calculator/nevada) | 6.85% | 1.39% | 8.24% |
| [Oregon](/sales-tax-calculator/oregon) | 0% | 0% | 0% |

-   Three states levy mandatory, statewide, local add-on sales taxes at the state level: California (1.25%), Utah (1.25%), and Virginia (1%). We include these in their state sales tax.

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 [California revenue department](https://www.ftb.ca.gov) for an exact address.

## California sales tax FAQ

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

California's state sales tax rate is 7.25%. With local taxes averaging 1.78% (up to 5.25%), the typical combined rate is 9.03%, ranked 7 of 51.

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

About $9.03 at the average combined rate of 9.03%, so $100 becomes $109.03. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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