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title: "Kentucky Sales Tax Calculator (6% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6%, ranked 38 of 51. Add or remove Kentucky sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/kentucky
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Kentucky sales tax calculator

Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6%, ranked 38 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.00

Combined rate 6%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (6%): $6.00
- Local sales tax (0%): $0.00
- Total sales tax: $6.00

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.

## Kentucky sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.60 | $10.60 |
| $50.00 | $3.00 | $53.00 |
| $100.00 | $6.00 | $106.00 |
| $500.00 | $30.00 | $530.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $60.00 | $1,060.00 |
| $5,000.00 | $300.00 | $5,300.00 |

## Kentucky vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Tennessee](/sales-tax-calculator/tennessee) | 7% | 2.61% | 9.61% |
| [Illinois](/sales-tax-calculator/illinois) | 6.25% | 2.73% | 8.98% |
| [Missouri](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| [Ohio](/sales-tax-calculator/ohio) | 5.75% | 1.54% | 7.29% |
| [Indiana](/sales-tax-calculator/indiana) | 7% | 0% | 7% |
| [West Virginia](/sales-tax-calculator/west-virginia) | 6% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Kentucky | 6% | 0% | 6% |
| [Virginia](/sales-tax-calculator/virginia) | 5.3% | 0.47% | 5.77% |

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 [Kentucky revenue department](https://revenue.ky.gov) for an exact address.

## Kentucky sales tax FAQ

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

Kentucky's state sales tax rate is 6%. With local taxes averaging 0%, the typical combined rate is 6%, ranked 38 of 51.

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

About $6.00 at the average combined rate of 6%, so $100 becomes $106.00. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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