San Jose, California sales tax rate: 10%
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The sales tax rate in San Jose, California is 10%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 2.75% in local taxes. It’s higher than 233 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 3 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.San Jose combined rate
10%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Santa Clara CountyCounty
- 1%
- Santa Clara CountySpecial district
- 2.5%
- San Jose City (Santa Clara County)Special district
- 0.25%
San Jose sales tax calculator
Enter a price and what you’re selling.
- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Santa Clara CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Santa Clara CountySpecial district · 2.5%$2.50
- San Jose City (Santa Clara County)Special district · 0.25%$0.25
Charging this at checkout? Zamp calculates it on every order and files the returns.
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 10%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some San Jose addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Santa Clara County | County | 1% |
| Santa Clara County | Special district | 2.5% |
| San Jose City (Santa Clara County) | Special district | 0.25% |
| Combined rate | 10% |
Rate history
- July 20239.375%
- July 20249.375%
- July 20259.375%
- July 202610%
- Today10%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near San Jose
Closest cities
- Campbell8 mi10.5%
- Los Gatos9 mi9.875%
- Santa Clara10 mi9.75%
- Monte Sereno10 mi9.875%
- Milpitas10 mi10%
- Sunnyvale13 mi9.75%
- Morgan Hill15 mi9.75%
- Fremont15 mi10.25%
Elsewhere in Santa Clara County
- Sunnyvale9.75%
- Santa Clara9.75%
- Mountain View9.75%
- Milpitas10%
- Palo Alto9.75%
- Morgan Hill9.75%
- Campbell10.5%
- Los Gatos9.875%
- Los Altos9.75%
- Monte Sereno9.875%
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What is the sales tax rate in San Jose, California?
The combined sales tax rate in San Jose is 10% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Santa Clara County, 2.5% Santa Clara County, 0.25% San Jose City (Santa Clara County).
Why does San Jose pay Santa Clara County and San Jose City (Santa Clara County) tax?
Special districts such as Santa Clara County and San Jose City (Santa Clara County) levy their own sales tax on top of the state, county rates. District lines don’t always follow city limits, so an address a few streets away can have a different rate. This rate was calculated for San Jose’s 95172 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in San Jose?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in San Jose?
Yes, if they have nexus in California: more than $500,000 in California sales in the previous or current calendar year, or a physical presence in the state. They register with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and charge the rate at the buyer’s address.
Sources. California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) · Zamp Sales Tax API, for San Jose’s 95172 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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