# Milwaukee, WI Sales Tax Rate (2026)

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Published: 2026-09-01

The combined sales tax rate in Milwaukee, WI is 7.9% as of September 2026: 5% state, 0.9% county and 2% city. That is the most common rate across the 39 ZIP codes with a Milwaukee mailing address, which range from 5.9% to 7.9%.

| Component | Rate |
| --- | --- |
| State | 5% |
| County | 0.9% |
| City | 2% |
| Special district | 0% |
| **Combined** | **7.9%** |

Source: Kintsugi's rate table, as of September 2026. Official rates: [Wisconsin DOR — Tax Rates FAQ](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/pcs-taxrates.aspx).

## Milwaukee sales tax rates by ZIP code

| ZIP | County | Combined rate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 53201 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53202 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53203 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53204 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53205 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53206 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53207 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53208 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53209 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53210 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53211 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53212 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53213 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53214 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53215 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53216 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53217 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53218 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53219 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53220 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53221 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53222 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53223 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53224 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53225 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53226 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53227 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53228 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53233 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53234 | Milwaukee County | 5.9% |
| 53237 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53259 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53263 | Milwaukee County | 5.9% |
| 53274 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53278 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53288 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53290 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53293 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |
| 53295 | Milwaukee County | 7.9% |

## Selling into Milwaukee: Wisconsin rules

- **What's taxable:** At the state level, SaaS is exempt, clothing is taxable, groceries are exempt and digital goods are taxable.
- **Economic nexus:** Wisconsin economic nexus applies once your gross sales into the state exceed $100,000 in the current or prior calendar year, including marketplace sales. There is no transaction-count trigger.
- **Filing:** Wisconsin assigns monthly, quarterly, or annual filing based on tax volume. Returns and payments are generally due the last day of the month following the reporting period, submitted electronically by 4 p.m. Central on the due date; high-volume early monthly filers are instead due the 20th.

More in the [Wisconsin sales tax guide](/sales-tax-guides/usa/wisconsin).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the sales tax rate in Milwaukee, WI?

The combined sales tax rate in Milwaukee, WI is 7.9% as of September 2026: 5% state, 0.9% county and 2% city. That is the most common rate across the 39 ZIP codes with a Milwaukee mailing address, which range from 5.9% to 7.9%.

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

Local sales taxes follow city, county and district boundaries, and ZIP codes don't. Of the 39 ZIP codes with a Milwaukee mailing address, 37 carry 7.9% and the rest range up to 7.9% or down to 5.9%, 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 Milwaukee sales tax if I'm based out of state?

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

### What does Wisconsin tax?

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