Alabama sales tax calculator
Alabama’s state rate is 4%; the typical combined rate with local taxes is about 9.29%. Add or remove sales tax from any amount below.
Pre-tax
$100.00
Sales tax
$9.29
Total
$109.29
How sales tax works in Alabama
Alabama has a low 4% state rate but one of the highest average combined rates in the country because cities and counties add large local taxes on top — some localities exceed 11%. Alabama is a "home rule" state, so local rates vary widely from one jurisdiction to the next.
Rates are approximate and current as of the 2024–2025 tax years. Local rates change and vary by address; confirm the exact figure with the Alabama department of revenue or a rate lookup by ZIP code before relying on it.
Sales tax on common amounts in Alabama (at 9.29%)
Frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Alabama?
Alabama's statewide base rate is 4%. With average local (city and county) taxes added, the typical combined rate is about 9.29%. Your exact rate depends on the address of the sale.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Alabama?
At the 9.29% average combined rate, sales tax on $100 is about $9.29, for a total of $109.29. At the 4% state rate alone it is $4.00.
Does Alabama charge local sales tax on top of the state rate?
Yes. Cities, counties or special districts in Alabama add local sales tax, which is why the average combined rate (9.29%) is higher than the 4% state rate.
Does Alabama tax groceries?
Alabama taxes groceries, though the state portion was reduced to 3% and is scheduled to fall further. Local grocery taxes still apply in most areas, so a grocery bill is usually taxed at close to the general combined rate.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Alabama?
Divide the tax-included total by 1 plus the rate as a decimal. At 9.29%, a $109.29 total came from a $100.00 pre-tax price. Use the "Remove tax from a total" mode above.