Alabama · Alabama Department of Revenue
Alabama sales tax rates by city
4% statewide, plus county, city and special-district increments that push combined rates to 10% in parts of the state.
- State base rate
- 4%
- Lowest combined
- 10%
- Highest combined
- 10%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Alabama state sales tax rate is 4%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Alabama metros run from 10% to 10%, averaging 10%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Alabama
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | Jefferson County | 6% | 10% |
Source: Alabama Department of Revenue · rates as published for 2026
Alabama taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Alabama counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Alabama administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Alabama Department of Revenue. Because local jurisdictions set their own increments, the correct rate depends on the delivery address rather than the seller's location for most remote sales. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.