Sales tax in Alabama
Alabama's state sales tax rate is 4%. Cities and counties add their own, averaging 5.46% and reaching up to 8%, for an average combined rate of 9.46%. Alabama has the 5th highest average combined rate of the 50 states.
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation's State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026. Local averages are weighted by population; your exact rate depends on your city and county.
Sales tax on common amounts
At the 9.46% average combined rate:
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.95 | $10.95 |
| $25.00 | $2.37 | $27.37 |
| $50.00 | $4.73 | $54.73 |
| $100.00 | $9.46 | $109.46 |
| $250.00 | $23.65 | $273.65 |
| $500.00 | $47.30 | $547.30 |
| $1,000.00 | $94.60 | $1,094.60 |
| $30,000.00 | $2,838.00 | $32,838.00 |
Change the rate in the calculator above to match your city; it's printed on any local receipt.