San Francisco Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in San Francisco, California is 8.625% in 2026 — a 7.25% California state rate plus 1.38% in local add-ons. That is the 160th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track, and it runs below California's 8.98% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.63 in tax for a $108.63 total.
$100.00 total
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San Francisco sales tax rate in 2026
San Francisco charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.625%: the California statewide base of 7.25% plus 1.38% in city, county and district add-ons. San Francisco is in San Francisco County.
That local add-on is set by San Francisco and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in California can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
San Francisco vs the rest of California
At 8.625%, San Francisco runs below California's 8.98% statewide average combined rate by 0.355%. Among the 483 California cities we track by combined rate, San Francisco ranks the 160th lowest.
That makes San Francisco comparatively light on sales tax for California, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in San Francisco
At San Francisco's 8.625% combined rate:
$100 → $8.63 tax, $108.63 total · $1,000 → $86.25 tax, $1,086.25 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,156 tax, $27,156 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in San Francisco means the pre-tax price was $1,003.45 and $86.55 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on San Francisco's exact rate
The 8.625% rate applies within San Francisco's official city limits as published by CDTFA — Find a Sales and Use Tax Rate. Addresses with a San Francisco 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.
San Francisco sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in San Francisco, California?
San Francisco's combined sales tax rate is 8.625% in 2026 — 7.25% California state tax plus 1.38% in local add-ons. That's the 160th lowest rate of the 483 California cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in San Francisco?
At San Francisco's 8.625% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.63, for a $108.63 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in San Francisco?
At San Francisco's 8.625% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,156, for a $27,156 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is San Francisco's sales tax higher or lower than the California average?
San Francisco runs below California's 8.98% statewide average by 0.355%, ranking the 160th lowest of the 483 California cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in San Francisco?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in San Francisco works back to a $1,003.45 pre-tax price and $86.55 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does San Francisco's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the San Francisco area?
The 8.625% rate applies within San Francisco'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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