Pennsylvania · Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania sales tax rates by city
- State base rate
- 6%
- Lowest combined
- 7%
- Highest combined
- 8%
- Metros stacked
- 2
Quick answer
The Pennsylvania state sales tax rate is 6%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Pennsylvania metros run from 7% to 8%, averaging 7.5%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Pennsylvania
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | Philadelphia County | 2% | 8% |
| Pittsburgh | Allegheny County | 1% | 7% |
Pennsylvania taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Pennsylvania counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Pennsylvania administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Pennsylvania 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.