Milwaukee County sales tax rate, Wisconsin
Quick answer
Combined sales tax in Milwaukee County runs 7.9% across the cities we cover, on top of Wisconsin's 5% state rate. The county share is a separate line from any city or special-district increment, which is why two addresses in the same county can pay different totals.
Cities in Milwaukee County
County share shown separately from the city and district layers.
| City | State | County | City + districts | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 5% | 0.9% | 2% | 7.9% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue · rates as published for 2026