New Jersey sales tax rate (2026)
New Jersey's sales tax is 6,625% statewide, with no local add-ons, ranking 30 of 50 states (1 = highest). Tax on a $100 purchase is $6,62.
New Jersey sales tax at a glance
| State | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| State rate | 6,625% |
| Average local rate | -0,02% |
| Highest local rate | 0% |
| Average combined rate | 6,6% |
| Highest combined rate | 6,625% |
| Rank by average combined rate | 30 of 50 |
Rates: Tax Foundation, State and Local Sales Tax Rates, Midyear 2026 (in force July 1, 2026). Local rates change during the year and differ by address, so check the state revenue department's rate lookup before filing a return. Source
Sales tax on common prices in New Jersey
| Price | Tax at 6,625% | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $10,00 | $0,66 | $10,66 |
| $39,99 | $2,65 | $42,64 |
| $100,00 | $6,62 | $106,62 |
| $500,00 | $33,13 | $533,13 |
| $1000,00 | $66,25 | $1066,25 |
| $25.000,00 | $1656,25 | $26.656,25 |
Removing New Jersey sales tax from a total
Tax is a percentage of the price before tax, so divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $100,00 receipt at the average combined rate of 6,625% is $100,00 ÷ 1,06625 = $93,79 before tax; the tax was $6,21.
What's different in New Jersey
New Jersey has no local sales taxes, but sellers in Salem County and qualifying sellers in Urban Enterprise Zones charge half the state rate (3.3125%), which is why the average local rate is slightly negative. Clothing and most groceries are exempt.
New Jersey vs neighboring states
Average combined rates in the states that border New Jersey. Buying across the border does not avoid tax on items you bring home: you owe use tax at your home state's rate.
| State | State rate | Avg. combined |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 4% | 8,54% |
| New Jersey | 6,625% | 6,6% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% | 6,34% |
| Delaware | 0% | 0% |
Preguntas frecuentes
What is the sales tax rate in New Jersey?
6,625%. New Jersey has no county or city sales taxes on top of the state rate.
How much is the sales tax on $100 in New Jersey?
$6,62, for a total of $106,62.
How do I calculate New Jersey sales tax backwards?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. At 6,625%, a $100,00 total is $100,00 ÷ 1,06625 = $93,79 before tax, so the tax was $6,21. The calculator's Remove tax mode does this for any total.
Do I have to pay use tax in New Jersey?
Yes. If you buy a taxable item without paying New Jersey sales tax, for example from an out-of-state seller that does not collect it, you owe New Jersey use tax at the same rate. Most large online sellers and marketplaces now collect New Jersey tax at checkout.