Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
8.00% total combined rate — includes state and local taxes.
Philadelphia applies a total combined sales tax rate of 8%, including Pennsylvania’s 6% state rate and a 2% local city tax.
Philadelphia Sales Tax Calculator
Enter a purchase amount — we’ll calculate the total with Philadelphia’s tax rate.
Rate
8.00%
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The current combined rate for Philadelphia is 8.00%.
Philadelphia Sales Tax Breakdown
- State Rate: 6.00%
- City Rate: 2.00%
- County Rate: 0.00%
- Special Rate: 0.00%
- Total: 8.00%
About Philadelphia
As Pennsylvania’s largest city, Philadelphia’s additional 2% local sales tax funds public transit, education, and city infrastructure.
Example Calculation
A $1,000 purchase in Philadelphia adds $80 in sales tax for a total of $1,080.
FAQs for Philadelphia
What is Philadelphia’s total sales tax rate?
8% total, including a 2% local addition to the 6% state tax.
Are groceries taxed?
Most groceries are exempt from sales tax in Pennsylvania.