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title: "Nebraska Sales Tax Calculator (6.98% Average Rate) | TaxWren"
description: "Nebraska's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 1.48% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.98%, ranked 27 of 51. Add or remove Nebraska sales tax from any amount. Rates as of July 1, 2026."
url: https://taxwren.com/sales-tax-calculator/nebraska
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2026 tax year · updated Oct 10, 2026

# Nebraska sales tax calculator

Nebraska's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 1.48% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.98%, ranked 27 of 51.

Total with tax

$106.98

Combined rate 6.983%

- Price before tax: $100.00
- State sales tax (5.5%): $5.50
- Local sales tax (1.483%): $1.48
- Total sales tax: $6.98

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.

## Nebraska sales tax on common amounts

At the average combined rate of 6.98%.

| Price | Sales tax | Total |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $10.00 | $0.70 | $10.70 |
| $50.00 | $3.49 | $53.49 |
| $100.00 | $6.98 | $106.98 |
| $500.00 | $34.92 | $534.92 |
| $1,000.00 | $69.83 | $1,069.83 |
| $5,000.00 | $349.17 | $5,349.17 |

## Nebraska vs. neighboring states

| State | State rate | Avg. local | Combined |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Kansas](/sales-tax-calculator/kansas) | 6.5% | 2.21% | 8.71% |
| [Missouri](/sales-tax-calculator/missouri) | 4.23% | 4.22% | 8.44% |
| [Colorado](/sales-tax-calculator/colorado) | 2.9% | 4.99% | 7.89% |
| Nebraska | 5.5% | 1.48% | 6.98% |
| [Iowa](/sales-tax-calculator/iowa) | 6% | 0.94% | 6.94% |
| [South Dakota](/sales-tax-calculator/south-dakota) | 4.2% | 1.91% | 6.11% |
| [Wyoming](/sales-tax-calculator/wyoming) | 4% | 1.39% | 5.39% |

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 [Nebraska revenue department](https://revenue.nebraska.gov) for an exact address.

## Nebraska sales tax FAQ

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

Nebraska's state sales tax rate is 5.5%. With local taxes averaging 1.48% (up to 2%), the typical combined rate is 6.98%, ranked 27 of 51.

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

About $6.98 at the average combined rate of 6.98%, so $100 becomes $106.98. Your city's rate may be higher or lower.

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