Olympia Sales Tax Calculator
The combined sales tax rate in Olympia, Washington is 10% in 2026 — a 6.5% Washington state rate plus 3.5% in local add-ons. That is the 43rd highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track, and it runs above Washington's 9.47% average. On a $100 purchase that's $10.00 in tax for a $110.00 total.
$100.00 total
Before tax: $100.00 · Sales tax: $0.00 (0%)
State & average combined rates: Tax Foundation 2026. Local rates vary by city/county — adjust the rate for an exact figure. How we calculate →
Olympia sales tax rate in 2026
Olympia charges a combined sales tax rate of 10%: the Washington statewide base of 6.5% plus 3.5% in city and county add-ons. Olympia is in Thurston County.
That local add-on is set by Olympia and the taxing districts that overlap it, which is why neighboring cities in Washington can charge a different total even a few miles apart.
Olympia vs the rest of Washington
At 10%, Olympia runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average combined rate by 0.53%. Among the 280 Washington cities we track by combined rate, Olympia ranks the 43rd highest.
That puts Olympia on the higher end for Washington — worth double-checking against the official lookup tool if you're quoting a price to a customer or filing a return.
Sales tax examples in Olympia
At Olympia's 10% combined rate:
$100 → $10.00 tax, $110.00 total · $1,000 → $100.00 tax, $1,100.00 total · $25,000 car purchase → $2,500 tax, $27,500 total.
Working backwards: a $1,100.00 receipt total in Olympia means the pre-tax price was $1,000.00 and $100.00 was tax — use “Remove tax” mode above to reverse any total instantly.
A note on Olympia's exact rate
The 10% rate applies within Olympia's official city limits as published by Washington DOR — Tax Rate Lookup. Addresses with a Olympia 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.
Olympia sales tax — frequently asked questions
What is the sales tax rate in Olympia, Washington?
Olympia's combined sales tax rate is 10% in 2026 — 6.5% Washington state tax plus 3.5% in local add-ons. That's the 43rd highest rate of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Olympia?
At Olympia's 10% rate, sales tax on a $100 purchase is $10.00, for a $110.00 total.
How much sales tax will I pay on a $25,000 car in Olympia?
At Olympia's 10% combined rate, sales tax on a $25,000 vehicle purchase is about $2,500, for a $27,500 total before any trade-in credit or registration fees.
Is Olympia's sales tax higher or lower than the Washington average?
Olympia runs above Washington's 9.47% statewide average by 0.53%, ranking the 43rd highest of the 280 Washington cities we track.
How do I calculate sales tax backwards from a total in Olympia?
Divide the total by 1 plus the rate. A $1,100.00 total in Olympia works back to a $1,000.00 pre-tax price and $100.00 of tax. Use “Remove tax” mode above to do this automatically.
Does Olympia's sales tax rate apply everywhere in the Olympia area?
The 10% rate applies within Olympia'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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