Wellington Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Wellington, Colorado is 6.95% in 2026 — a 2.9% Colorado state rate plus 4.05% in local add-ons. That is the 5th lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track, and it runs below Colorado's 7.86% average. On a $100 purchase that's $6.95 in tax for a $106.95 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Wellington sales tax rate in 2026
Wellington charges a combined sales tax rate of 6.95%: the Colorado statewide base of 2.9% plus 4.05% in city and county add-ons. Wellington is in Larimer County.
That local add-on is set by Wellington and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Colorado can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Wellington vs the rest of Colorado
At 6.95%, Wellington runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average combined rate by 0.91%. Among the 41 Colorado cities we track by combined rate, Wellington ranks the 5th lowest.
That makes Wellington comparatively light on sales tax for Colorado, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Wellington
At Wellington's 6.95% combined rate:
$100 → $6.95 tax, $106.95 total · $1,000 → $69.50 tax, $1,069.50 total · $25,000 car purchase → $1,738 tax, $26,738 total.
Working backwards: a $1,070.00 receipt total in Wellington means the pre-tax price was $1,000.47 and $69.53 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Wellington's exact rate
The 6.95% rate applies within Wellington's official city limits as published by Colorado DOR — Sales & Use Tax Rate Lookup (DR 1002). Addresses with a Wellington 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.
Wellington sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Wellington, Colorado?
Wellington's combined sales tax rate is 6.95% in 2026 — 2.9% Colorado state tax plus 4.05% in local add-ons. That's the 5th lowest rate of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Wellington?
At Wellington's 6.95% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $6.95, for a $106.95 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Wellington?
At Wellington's 6.95% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $1,738, for a $26,738 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Wellington's sales tax higher or lower than the Colorado average?
Wellington runs below Colorado's 7.86% statewide average by 0.91%, ranking the 5th lowest of the 41 Colorado cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Wellington?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,070.00 total in Wellington works back to a $1,000.47 pre-tax price and $69.53 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Wellington's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Wellington area?
The 6.95% rate applies within Wellington'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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