Cle Elum Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Cle Elum, Washington is 8.5% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 2% in local add-ons. That is the 135th lowest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs below Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $8.50 in tax for a $108.50 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
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Cle Elum sales tax rate in 2026
Cle Elum charges a combined sales tax rate of 8.5%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 2% in city and county add-ons. Cle Elum is in Kittitas County.
That local add-on is set by Cle Elum and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Cle Elum vs the rest of Washington
At 8.5%, Cle Elum runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.97%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Cle Elum ranks the 135th lowest.
That makes Cle Elum comparatively light on sales tax for Washington, though it's still well above zero.
Sales tax examples in Cle Elum
At Cle Elum's 8.5% combined rate:
$100 → $8.50 tax, $108.50 total · $1,000 → $85.00 tax, $1,085.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,125 tax, $27,125 total.
Working backwards: a $1,090.00 receipt total in Cle Elum means the pre-tax price was $1,004.61 and $85.39 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Cle Elum's exact rate
The 8.5% rate applies within Cle Elum's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Cle Elum 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.
Cle Elum sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Cle Elum, Washington?
Cle Elum's combined sales tax rate is 8.5% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 2% in local add-ons. That's the 135th lowest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Cle Elum?
At Cle Elum's 8.5% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $8.50, for a $108.50 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Cle Elum?
At Cle Elum's 8.5% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,125, for a $27,125 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Cle Elum's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Cle Elum runs below Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.97%, ranking the 135th lowest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Cle Elum?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,090.00 total in Cle Elum works back to a $1,004.61 pre-tax price and $85.39 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Cle Elum's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Cle Elum area?
The 8.5% rate applies within Cle Elum'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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