Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator (2025)
Find up-to-date Pennsylvania sales tax rates for 2025. The state rate is 6.00%, local add-ons up to 2.00%, with an average combined rate around 6.00%. Includes exemptions and breakdowns for major cities.
Pennsylvania applies a statewide sales tax of 6%. Only Philadelphia (8%) and Allegheny County (7%) impose additional local sales taxes.
Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — this calculator uses the average combined rate for Pennsylvania.
Overview of Pennsylvania Sales Tax
Most of Pennsylvania charges a 6% rate on taxable goods and select services. Philadelphia adds 2% locally (for a total of 8%), and Allegheny County adds 1% (for a total of 7%).
Comparison With Neighboring States
New York averages 8.5%, New Jersey 6.625%, and Delaware 0%. Pennsylvania’s 6–8% range is moderate for the Mid-Atlantic region.
Business Tax Information
Retailers must register with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue to collect and remit sales tax. Filing frequency depends on taxable sales volume.
All Cities in Pennsylvania
Browse detailed city-level rates across Pennsylvania.
Philadelphia
8.00%
Philadelphia applies a total combined sales tax rate of 8%, including Pennsylvania’s 6% state rate and a 2% local c...
Pittsburgh
7.00%
Pittsburgh applies a total rate of 7%, including Pennsylvania’s 6% state tax and a 1% local addition in Allegheny C...
Allentown
6.00%
Allentown applies Pennsylvania’s standard 6% sales tax with no local additions.
Erie
6.00%
Erie follows Pennsylvania’s statewide 6% sales tax rate, with no local add-ons.
Reading
6.00%
Reading applies the uniform 6% statewide rate with no additional local taxes.
Scranton
6.00%
Scranton follows Pennsylvania’s 6% statewide sales tax rate.
Bethlehem
6.00%
Bethlehem applies Pennsylvania’s 6% rate, with no city-level taxes.
Lancaster
6.00%
Lancaster applies Pennsylvania’s 6% statewide rate with no local add-ons.
Harrisburg
6.00%
Harrisburg applies Pennsylvania’s standard 6% rate, consistent across most of the state.
York
6.00%
York applies the 6% statewide sales tax, with no additional local taxes.
FAQs for Pennsylvania
What is Pennsylvania’s state sales tax?
6% statewide.
Do any areas add local taxes?
Yes, Philadelphia adds 2% and Allegheny County adds 1%.
Are groceries taxed?
Most groceries are exempt from sales tax.
Are clothing items taxed?
Most clothing is exempt, except formal wear, furs, and sports gear.