# Seattle, WA Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The combined sales tax rate in Seattle, WA is 10.55% as of September 2026: 6.5% state and 4.05% city. That is the most common rate across the 59 ZIP codes with a Seattle mailing address, which range from 10.4% to 10.6%.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 6.5% |
| County | 0% |
| City | 4.05% |
| Special district | 0% |
| **Combined** | **10.55%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Washington DOR — Retail Sales Tax](https://dor.wa.gov/taxes-rates/retail-sales-tax).

## Seattle sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | County | Combined rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 98101 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98102 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98103 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98104 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98105 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98106 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98107 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98108 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98109 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98111 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98112 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98113 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98114 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98115 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98116 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98117 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98118 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98119 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98121 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98122 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98124 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98125 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98126 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98127 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98129 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98131 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98133 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98134 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98136 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98138 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98139 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98141 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98144 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98145 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98146 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98148 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98154 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98155 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98158 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98160 | King County | 10.5% |
| 98161 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98164 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98165 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98166 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98168 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98170 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98174 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98175 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98177 | King County | 10.6% |
| 98178 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98181 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98185 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98188 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98190 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98191 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98194 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98195 | King County | 10.55% |
| 98198 | King County | 10.4% |
| 98199 | King County | 10.55% |

## Selling into Seattle: Washington rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is taxable, clothing is taxable, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable.
- **Economic nexus:** Washington economic nexus applies once your cumulative gross income from sales into the state reaches $100,000 in the current or prior calendar year, including marketplace sales. There is no transaction-count trigger.
- **Filing:** Washington assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on revenue. Monthly returns are due the 25th of the following month; quarterly returns are due the end of the month after the quarter; annual returns are due April 15.

More in the [Washington sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/washington).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Seattle, WA?

The combined sales tax rate in Seattle, WA is 10.55% as of September 2026: 6.5% state and 4.05% city. That is the most common rate across the 59 ZIP codes with a Seattle mailing address, which range from 10.4% to 10.6%.

### Why do sales tax rates differ by ZIP code in Seattle?

Local sales taxes follow city, county and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 59 ZIP codes with a Seattle mailing address, 49 carry 10.55% and the rest range up to 10.6% or down to 10.4%, usually because part of the ZIP lies in a neighboring city or a special taxing district. Always rate a sale by the delivery address, not the ZIP alone.

### Do I need to collect Seattle sales tax if I'm based out of state?

Only once you have nexus in Washington. Washington economic nexus applies once your cumulative gross income from sales into the state reaches $100,000 in the current or prior calendar year, including marketplace sales. There is no transaction-count trigger. After you register, you collect Washington sales tax on taxable sales delivered to Seattle.

### What does Washington tax?

At the state level, SaaS is taxable, clothing is taxable, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable. The Washington sales tax guide covers exemptions and local exceptions.