New Jersey · New Jersey Division of Taxation
New Jersey sales tax rates by city
6.625% statewide with no local add-ons, so every address in New Jersey pays the same combined rate.
- State base rate
- 6.625%
- Lowest combined
- 6.625%
- Highest combined
- 6.625%
- Metros stacked
- 2
Quick answer
The New Jersey state sales tax rate is 6.625%. New Jersey does not permit local sales taxes, so every address in the state pays the same 6.625%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in New Jersey
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | Essex County | 0% | 6.625% |
| Jersey City | Hudson County | 0% | 6.625% |
Source: New Jersey Division of Taxation · rates as published for 2026
New Jersey taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
New Jersey counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How New Jersey administers sales tax
Rates are published by the New Jersey Division of Taxation. With no local add-ons, sellers apply one rate statewide, which makes destination sourcing straightforward. Confirm the current rate with the agency before filing — local increments frequently change on quarterly boundaries.