Baltimore, Maryland Sales Tax Calculator (2026)

6.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.

Baltimore applies Maryland’s uniform 6% statewide sales tax with no additional city or county surcharges.

Baltimore Sales Tax Calculator

Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Baltimore’s tax rate.

Rate
6.00%
Tax
Total
The current combined rate for Baltimore is 6.00%.

Baltimore Sales Tax Breakdown

  • State Rate: 6.00%
  • City Rate: 0.00%
  • County Rate: 0.00%
  • Special Rate: 0.00%
  • Total: 6.00%

About Baltimore

As Maryland’s largest city, Baltimore follows the flat 6% rate used statewide. Retailers collect this tax on most goods and taxable services, helping fund education and infrastructure programs.

Example Calculation

A $1,000 purchase in Baltimore adds $60 in sales tax for a total of $1,060.

FAQs for Baltimore

Does Baltimore have local sales taxes?

No, Maryland has a uniform 6% statewide rate.

Are groceries and medicine taxed?

Most groceries and prescription drugs are exempt.