Alaska sales tax rates
| State rate | 0.00% | No state sales tax |
|---|---|---|
| Average local rate | 1.82% | Cities, counties and districts |
| Average combined rate | 1.82% | The 5th lowest of 51 |
Rates as of July 1, 2026, from the Tax Foundation. The local average is weighted by population, so your city or county can be higher or lower. Check the Alaska revenue department for the exact rate at an address.
Sales tax on common prices in Alaska
Tax and total at the average combined rate of 1.82%, plus the total at the 0% state rate alone, for places without a local tax.
| Price | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.18 | $10.18 |
| $20.00 | $0.36 | $20.36 |
| $25.00 | $0.46 | $25.46 |
| $50.00 | $0.91 | $50.91 |
| $100.00 | $1.82 | $101.82 |
| $200.00 | $3.64 | $203.64 |
| $500.00 | $9.10 | $509.10 |
| $1,000.00 | $18.20 | $1,018.20 |
| $2,500.00 | $45.50 | $2,545.50 |
| $5,000.00 | $91.00 | $5,091.00 |
How to work out Alaska sales tax
Multiply the price by the rate as a decimal. At 1.82%, a $100.00 purchase has $100.00 × 0.0182 = $1.82 of tax, so you pay $101.82. To get the price before tax out of a receipt, divide by 1 plus the rate: a total of $100.00 was $98.21 before tax.
Buying a car? Sales tax on the price adds to what you finance, and the car loan calculator shows the monthly payment. For a sale price, start with the discount calculator.
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alaska?
The state rate is 0%. Local taxes add 1.82% on average, for an average combined rate of 1.82%. Your exact rate depends on the city, county and district where you buy.
How much is the sales tax on $100.00 in Alaska?
At the average combined rate of 1.82%, the tax on $100.00 is $1.82, for a total of $101.82. At the 0% state rate alone it would be $0.00.
How does Alaska compare with its neighbors?
Alaska has no land border with another state, so there is no cross-border shopping to compare. Its average combined rate is 1.82%.