Spokane County · Washington
Spokane, WA sales tax rate
Spokane's total sits well below Seattle's because Spokane Transit's levy is smaller and there is no regional light-rail authority.
Quick answer
The combined sales tax rate in Spokane, WA is 9% as of January 1, 2026 — 6.5% state + 1.6% county + 0.9% city. On a $100 purchase that is $9 in tax, for a total of $109. Washington's statewide base is 6.5%.
- Combined rate
- 9%
- State share
- 6.5%
- Local share
- 2.5%County + city + districts
- Tax on $100
- $9
Calculate Spokane sales tax
Pre-filled with the Spokane combined rate.
Sales tax calculator
The full combined rate of 9% applies to general merchandise.
Enter a pre-tax amount to see the tax due in Spokane, WA.
- Pre-tax
- $100
- Sales tax at 9%
- $9
- Total
- $109
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington state | state | 6.5% | 72% |
| Spokane County | county | 1.6% | 18% |
| City of Spokane and transit benefit district | city | 0.9% | 10% |
| Combined rate | 9% |
Spokane sales tax reference table
Tax due at 9% on common purchase amounts.
| Purchase | Sales tax | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10 | $0.90 | $10.90 |
| $25 | $2.25 | $27.25 |
| $50 | $4.50 | $54.50 |
| $100 | $9.00 | $109.00 |
| $500 | $45.00 | $545.00 |
| $1,000 | $90.00 | $1090.00 |
| $5,000 | $450.00 | $5450.00 |
| $25,000 | $2250.00 | $27250.00 |
Reverse out sales tax
Enter a receipt total and we split the item price from the 9% tax collected.
Backing out 9% for Spokane, WA.
- Item price before tax
- $100
- Sales tax collected
- $9
What this rate applies to
Washington publishes the taxable base separately from the rate. Groceries, prescription drugs, clothing and services are treated differently state to state, and several categories in Washington are taxed at reduced rates or exempt entirely. Spokane's total sits well below Seattle's because Spokane Transit's levy is smaller and there is no regional light-rail authority. Check the Washington State Department of Revenue guidance for the category you are pricing before assuming 9% applies.
Spokane at a glance
- Population
- 229,447
- Median household income
- $62,016
- County
- Spokane County
- ZIP codes covered
- 10
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