Frederick Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Frederick, Colorado is 6.9% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 4% in local add-ons. That is the 4th lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs below Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $6.90 in tax for a $106.90 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Frederick sales tax rate in 2026
Frederick charges a combined sales tax rate of 6.9%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 4% in city and county add-ons. Frederick is in Weld County.
That local add-on is set by Frederick and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Frederick vs the rest of Colorado
At 6.9%, Frederick runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 0.96%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Frederick ranks the 4th lowest.
That makes Frederick comparatively light on sales tax for Colorado, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Frederick
At Frederick's 6.9% combined rate:
$100 → $6.90 tax, $106.90 total · $1,000 → $69.00 tax, $1,069.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $1,725 tax, $26,725 total.
Working backwards: a $1,070.00 receipt total in Frederick means the pre-tax price was $1,000.94 and $69.06 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Frederick's exact rate
The 6.9% rate applies within Frederick's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Frederick 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: Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Frederick sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Frederick, Colorado?
Frederick's combined sales tax rate is 6.9% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 4% in local add-ons. That's the 4th lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Frederick?
At Frederick's 6.9% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $6.90, for a $106.90 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Frederick?
At Frederick's 6.9% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $1,725, for a $26,725 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Frederick's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Frederick runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 0.96%, ranking the 4th lowest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Frederick?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,070.00 total in Frederick works back to a $1,000.94 pre-tax price and $69.06 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Frederick's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Frederick area?
The 6.9% rate applies within Frederick's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002) for an address-exact figure.
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