What is the sales tax rate in Alameda?

10.75% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 3.5% in district taxes in effect in Alameda, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.

How much is sales tax on $100 in Alameda?

$10.75, so $100 comes to $110.75 at the register.

Is the Alameda rate the same for every ZIP code?

Not necessarily. Sales tax is set by city and district boundaries, not by ZIP code, and a ZIP can cross a city line. If an address sits near a boundary, the CDTFA's address lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov gives the rate for that exact address.

Does the rate apply to everything I buy?

No. Most groceries and prescription medicines are exempt in California, and some items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

7.25% state + 3.5% district

Alameda sales tax calculator

The combined sales tax rate in Alameda, Alameda County is 10.75%, effective July 1, 2026.

Price before tax

District taxes

Alameda district taxes 3.5%

From the state's published table for this place — added to the state rate.

California state rate: 7.25% · local rates are added on top

Total to pay

$110.75

$10.75 of tax at 10.75%

Price before tax: $100.00
California state tax: $7.25
Local tax: $3.50
Total: $110.75

Free · No account · Runs in your browser, so nothing you type is sent anywhere

Sales tax on common amounts in Alameda

At 10.75%, split into the state and district portions.

Price	State tax	District tax	Total tax	You pay
$10.00	$0.73	$0.35	$1.08	$11.08
$25.00	$1.81	$0.88	$2.69	$27.69
$50.00	$3.63	$1.75	$5.38	$55.38
$100.00	$7.25	$3.50	$10.75	$110.75
$500.00	$36.25	$17.50	$53.75	$553.75
$1,000.00	$72.50	$35.00	$107.50	$1,107.50

Other places in Alameda County

Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.

Albany 10.75%Berkeley 10.25%Dublin 10.25%Emeryville 10.5%Fremont 10.25%Hayward 10.75%Livermore 10.25%Newark 10.75%Oakland 10.75%Piedmont 10.25%Pleasanton 10.25%San Leandro 10.75%Union City 10.75%

Frequently asked

What is the sales tax rate in Alameda?: 10.75% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 3.5% in district taxes in effect in Alameda, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.
How much is sales tax on $100 in Alameda?: $10.75, so $100 comes to $110.75 at the register.
Is the Alameda rate the same for every ZIP code?: Not necessarily. Sales tax is set by city and district boundaries, not by ZIP code, and a ZIP can cross a city line. If an address sits near a boundary, the CDTFA's address lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov gives the rate for that exact address.
Does the rate apply to everything I buy?: No. Most groceries and prescription medicines are exempt in California, and some items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.

Source for this rate

Rates effective July 1, 2026; table opened 2026-08-26. Rates follow jurisdiction boundaries, not ZIP codes. Estimates only — not tax advice, and not affiliated with the CDTFA.

← All California counties