Bakersfield Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Bakersfield, California is 8.25% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 1% in local add-ons. That is the 147th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.25 in tax for a $108.25 total.
$100.00 total
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Bakersfield sales tax rate in 2026
Bakersfield charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.25%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 1% in city, county and district add-ons. Bakersfield is in Kern County.
That local add-on is set by Bakersfield and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Bakersfield vs the rest of California
At 8.25%, Bakersfield runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 0.73%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, Bakersfield ranks the 147th lowest.
That makes Bakersfield comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Bakersfield
At Bakersfield's 8.25% combined rate:
$100 → $8.25 tax, $108.25 total · $1,000 → $82.50 tax, $1,082.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,063 tax, $27,063 total.
Working backwards: a $1,080.00 receipt total in Bakersfield means the pre-tax price was $997.69 and $82.31 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Bakersfield's exact rate
The 8.25% rate applies within Bakersfield's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a Bakersfield mailing address but outside the incorporated city line — a common situation on the edges of any city — can fall under a different, usually lower, rate.
For an address-exact rate, use the official lookup tool: CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Bakersfield sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Bakersfield, California?
Bakersfield's combined sales tax rate is 8.25% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 1% in local add-ons. That's the 147th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Bakersfield?
At Bakersfield's 8.25% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.25, for a $108.25 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Bakersfield?
At Bakersfield's 8.25% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,063, for a $27,063 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Bakersfield's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?
Bakersfield runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 0.73%, ranking the 147th lowest of the 483 California cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Bakersfield?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,080.00 total in Bakersfield works back to a $997.69 pre-tax price and $82.31 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Bakersfield's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Bakersfield area?
The 8.25% rate applies within Bakersfield's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate for an address-exact figure.
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