City Overview · 2026

SEATTLE, WA Sales Tax

Average 10.55%
Min 10.55%
Max 10.55%
Zip Codes 51

SEATTLE Sales Tax Overview

As of 2026, SEATTLE, Washington has an average combined sales tax rate of 10.55%, with rates varying across 51 zip codes from 10.55% to 10.55%. This rate includes the Washington state tax of 6.5% plus applicable county and local taxes.

Different areas within SEATTLE may have different rates due to special tax districts, transit authority taxes, or other local levies. It is important to use your exact zip code when calculating taxes for purchases, business filings, or compliance purposes.

SEATTLE Tax Examples

$25 meal $2.64 tax
$100 purchase $10.55 tax
$500 electronics $52.75 tax
$1,000 appliance $105.50 tax

* Based on average rate of 10.55%. Verify with your exact zip code.

SEATTLE Zip Codes & Tax Rates

Zip Code Combined
98101 10.55%
98102 10.55%
98103 10.55%
98104 10.55%
98105 10.55%
98106 10.55%
98107 10.55%
98108 10.55%
98109 10.55%
98111 10.55%
98112 10.55%
98113 10.55%
98114 10.55%
98115 10.55%
98116 10.55%
98117 10.55%
98118 10.55%
98119 10.55%
98121 10.55%
98122 10.55%
98124 10.55%
98125 10.55%
98126 10.55%
98127 10.55%
98129 10.55%
98131 10.55%
98133 10.55%
98134 10.55%
98136 10.55%
98139 10.55%
98141 10.55%
98144 10.55%
98145 10.55%
98146 10.55%
98154 10.55%
98155 10.55%
98160 10.55%
98161 10.55%
98164 10.55%
98165 10.55%
98170 10.55%
98174 10.55%
98175 10.55%
98178 10.55%
98181 10.55%
98185 10.55%
98190 10.55%
98191 10.55%
98194 10.55%
98195 10.55%
98199 10.55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sales tax rate in SEATTLE, WA?

The average sales tax rate in SEATTLE, WA is 10.55% as of 2026. This includes the 6.5% Washington state tax plus any county and city taxes.

How many zip codes are in SEATTLE, WA?

SEATTLE, WA has 51 zip codes in our database: 98101, 98102, 98103, 98104, 98105 and 46 more.

How much is sales tax on a $100 purchase in SEATTLE?

On a $100 purchase in SEATTLE, WA you would pay approximately $10.55 in sales tax at the average rate of 10.55%, for a total of $110.55.

Is SEATTLE's sales tax rate higher than the Washington average?

Use our calculator to compare SEATTLE's rate of 10.55% against other cities in Washington. Visit the Washington state page for the statewide average.

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