Wisconsin · Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Wisconsin sales tax rates by city
5% statewide, plus county, city and special-district increments that push combined rates to 7.9% in parts of the state.
- State base rate
- 5%
- Lowest combined
- 7.9%
- Highest combined
- 7.9%
- Metros stacked
- 1
Quick answer
The Wisconsin state sales tax rate is 5%. Local jurisdictions add their own increments, so combined rates in covered Wisconsin metros run from 7.9% to 7.9%, averaging 7.9%. Rates shown are as published for January 1, 2026.
Cities in Wisconsin
Combined rate with the state share separated out.
| City | County | Local share | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | Milwaukee County | 2.9% | 7.9% |
Source: Wisconsin Department of Revenue · rates as published for 2026
Wisconsin taxability rules
What is taxed matters as much as the rate.
Wisconsin counties
County-level rollups for the metros we cover.
How Wisconsin administers sales tax
Rates are published by the Wisconsin 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.