7.25% state + 1.38% local
San Francisco County sales tax calculator
The combined sales tax rate in San Francisco County is 8.63%, effective July 1, 2026.
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Local taxes
San Francisco County local taxes 1.38%
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
$8.63 of tax at 8.63%
- Price before tax
- $100.00
- California state tax
- $7.25
- Local tax
- $1.38
- Total
- $108.63
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Sales tax on common amounts in San Francisco County
At 8.63%, split into the state and local portions.
| Price | State tax | Local tax | Total tax | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $10.00 | $0.72 | $0.14 | $0.86 | $10.86 |
| $25.00 | $1.82 | $0.34 | $2.16 | $27.16 |
| $50.00 | $3.62 | $0.69 | $4.31 | $54.31 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $1.38 | $8.63 | $108.63 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $6.88 | $43.13 | $543.13 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $13.75 | $86.25 | $1,086.25 |
Rates inside San Francisco County
Each line is the CDTFA's combined rate for that jurisdiction.
San Francisco 8.63%
Frequently asked
- What is the sales tax rate in San Francisco County?
- 8.63% — the California state rate of 7.25% plus 1.38% in local tax in effect in San Francisco County, as published by the CDTFA for rates effective July 1, 2026.
- How much is sales tax on $100 in San Francisco County?
- $8.63, so $100 comes to $108.63 at the register.
- Is the San Francisco County rate the same for every ZIP code?
- Not necessarily. Sales tax follows city, county and district boundaries, not ZIP codes, and a ZIP can cross a boundary. For one exact address, the CDTFA's own lookup at maps.cdtfa.ca.gov is the final word.
- Does the rate apply to everything I buy?
- No. California exempts some categories — most groceries and prescription medicines among them — and a few items carry extra fees on top. This calculator applies the general rate to a taxable amount.
Source for this rate
- CDTFA — California City & County Sales & Use Tax Rates (effective 2026-07-01)
- CDTFA address lookup — the rate for one exact address
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.