Pennsylvania Sales
Tax Rate

Pennsylvania has a 6% statewide base sales tax rate. With local district taxes added on top, combined rates can reach as high as 8% depending on where a purchase is made.

Map of the United States with Pennsylvania highlighted
Create Your Pennsylvania Pay Stub

6% – 8%

Pennsylvania combined sales tax rate for 2026

Pennsylvania (state)6%
District rate range0% – 2%
Combined sales tax rate range6% – 8%

Only Philadelphia County (+2%) and Allegheny County (+1%) add local sales tax; all other counties remain at the 6% state rate.

Sources: Pennsylvania Dept. of Revenue. Last verified: August 14, 2026.

How Pennsylvania Sales Tax Works

Placeholder text — full content about Pennsylvania sales tax, taxable and exempt categories, and how district taxes are applied will be added here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Placeholder question about the Pennsylvania sales tax rate?

Placeholder answer text — real FAQ content will be added here.

Placeholder question about Pennsylvania district taxes?

Placeholder answer text — real FAQ content will be added here.

Placeholder question about taxable and exempt items in Pennsylvania?

Placeholder answer text — real FAQ content will be added here.