Salem, Massachusetts sales tax rate: 6.25%
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The sales tax rate in Salem, Massachusetts is 6.25%. That’s the 6.25% state rate, with no local taxes. It’s the highest combined rate Massachusetts allows, and 61 other cities pay the same.
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Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.Salem combined rate
6.25%
- Massachusetts state
- 6.25%
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- MassachusettsState · 6.25%$6.25
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State taxes add up to 6.25%.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of Massachusetts | State | 6.25% |
| Combined rate | 6.25% |
Rate history
- July 20236.25%
- July 20246.25%
- July 20256.25%
- July 20266.25%
- Today6.25%
No change since July 2023.
Sales tax near Salem
Closest cities
Elsewhere in Essex County
- Lynn6.25%
- Lawrence6.25%
- Methuen6.25%
- Gloucester6.25%
- Newburyport6.25%
- Amesbury6.25%
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What is the sales tax rate in Salem, Massachusetts?
The combined sales tax rate in Salem is 6.25% as of November 3, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% Massachusetts state tax.
Does the sales tax rate vary within Salem?
Salem has no special-district taxes, so most addresses in the city pay the same 6.25%: Massachusetts’s 6.25%. This rate was calculated for Salem’s 01970 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in Salem?
Yes, at the full 6.25%.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in Salem?
Yes, if they have nexus in Massachusetts: more than $100,000 in Massachusetts sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the Massachusetts Department of Revenue and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. Massachusetts Department of Revenue · Zamp Sales Tax API, for Salem’s 01970 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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