Jefferson County · Alabama
Birmingham, AL sales tax rate
Birmingham's 10% combined rate is among the highest big-city rates in the US, and Alabama still taxes groceries at a reduced state rate.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Birmingham, AL is 10% as of January 1, 2026 — 4% state + 2% county + 4% city. On a $100 purchase that is $10 in tax, for a total of $110. Alabama's statewide base is 4%.
- Combined rate
- 10%
- State share
- 4%
- Local share
- 6%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $10
Calculate Birmingham sales tax
Pre-filled with the Birmingham combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 10% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Birmingham, AL.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 10%
- $10
- Total
- $110
Tax is rounded to the nearest cent on the full transaction, which is how most registers compute it. Line-item rounding can differ by a cent or two on long receipts.
Jurisdiction breakdown
Every layer that makes up the combined rate, and how much of the total each one contributes.
| Jurisdiction | Level | Rate | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama state | state | 4% | 40% |
| Jefferson County | county | 2% | 20% |
| City of Birmingham | city | 4% | 40% |
| Combined rate | 10% |
Birmingham sales tax reference table
Tax due at 10% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $1.00 | $11.00 |
| $25 | $2.50 | $27.50 |
| $50 | $5.00 | $55.00 |
| $100 | $10.00 | $110.00 |
| $500 | $50.00 | $550.00 |
| $1,000 | $100.00 | $1100.00 |
| $5,000 | $500.00 | $5500.00 |
| $25,000 | $2500.00 | $27500.00 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 10% tax collected.
Backing out 10% for Birmingham, AL.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $10
What this rate applies to
Alabama publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in Alabama are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. Birmingham's 10% combined rate is among the highest big-city rates in the US, and Alabama still taxes groceries at a reduced state rate. Check the Alabama Department of Revenue guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 10% applies.
Birmingham at a glance
- Population
- 196,644
- Median household income
- $44,290
- County
- Jefferson County
- ZIP codes covered
- 12
Neighboring districts tax profiles
The closest covered jurisdictions by county and ZIP sectional centre, with the rate difference against this metro.
Compare Birmingham with another metro
Side-by-side rate stacks and the dollar difference on a $1,000 purchase.
Cities near Birmingham
Straight-line distance, estimated drive time and the rate charged there.
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