Benton City Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Benton City, Washington is 8.7% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 2.2% in local add-ons. That is the 128th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs below Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.70 in tax for a $108.70 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Benton City sales tax rate in 2026
Benton City charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.7%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 2.2% in city and county add-ons. Benton City is in Benton County.
That local add-on is set by Benton City and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Benton City vs the rest of Washington
At 8.7%, Benton City runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.77%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Benton City ranks the 128th highest.
That makes Benton City comparatively light on sales tax for Washington, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Benton City
At Benton City's 8.7% combined rate:
$100 → $8.70 tax, $108.70 total · $1,000 → $87.00 tax, $1,087.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,175 tax, $27,175 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Benton City means the pre-tax price was $1,002.76 and $87.24 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Benton City's exact rate
The 8.7% rate applies within Benton City's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Benton City 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: Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. This calculator pre-fills the published city-limits rate as a reliable starting point.
Benton City sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Benton City, Washington?
Benton City's combined sales tax rate is 8.7% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 2.2% in local add-ons. That's the 128th highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Benton City?
At Benton City's 8.7% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.70, for a $108.70 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Benton City?
At Benton City's 8.7% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,175, for a $27,175 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Benton City's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Benton City runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.77%, ranking the 128th highest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Benton City?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Benton City works back to a $1,002.76 pre-tax price and $87.24 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Benton City's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Benton City area?
The 8.7% rate applies within Benton City's official city limits. Nearby addresses outside the incorporated boundary can be taxed at a different rate — check Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup for an address-exact figure.
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