Alaska has no state sales tax — one of 5 states without one. Local jurisdictions levy an average of 1.82%. (Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026)
Combined Avg Rate
1.82%
Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026
State Rate
None
Avg Local Rate
1.82%
Tax on $100
$1.82
| State Rate | 0% (no state sales tax) | Alaska base rate — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Avg Local Rate | 1.82% | Population-weighted average — Tax Foundation, January 1, 2026 |
| Combined Avg Rate | 1.82% | State + average local |
| Tax on $100 | $1.82 | At combined avg rate |
| Est. Annual Tax | $328 | Illustration: $30,000 spending, 60% taxable (assumptions) |
Alaska is one of 5 states with no statewide sales tax (the others are Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, Oregon). The state collects revenue through other means such as income taxes, property taxes, and business levies. Note that some local governments in Alaska may still impose their own sales taxes.
Sales taxes are typically not applied to groceries, prescription drugs, and some other categories in most states. The actual tax you pay may be lower than the calculated estimate if a significant portion of your spending is on exempt items.
