South Pasadena, California sales tax rate: 11%
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The sales tax rate in South Pasadena, California is 11%. That’s the 7.25% statewide rate plus 3.75% in local taxes. It’s higher than 272 of the 310 California cities we checked, and 25 other cities pay the same.
Calculated by the 
Sales Tax APIThe same engine Zamp customers use.South Pasadena combined rate
11%
- California state
- 6.25%
- Los Angeles CountyCounty
- 1%
- Los Angeles CountySpecial district
- 3%
- South Pasadena City (Los Angeles County)Special district
- 0.75%
South Pasadena sales tax calculator
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- CaliforniaState · 6.25%$6.25
- Los Angeles CountyCounty · 1%$1.00
- Los Angeles CountySpecial district · 3%$3.00
- South Pasadena City (Los Angeles County)Special district · 0.75%$0.75
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State, county and special district taxes add up to 11%. District lines don’t follow city limits, so some South Pasadena addresses pay a different rate.
| Jurisdiction | Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| State of California | State | 6.25% |
| Los Angeles County | County | 1% |
| Los Angeles County | Special district | 3% |
| South Pasadena City (Los Angeles County) | Special district | 0.75% |
| Combined rate | 11% |
Rate history
- July 202310.25%
- July 202410.25%
- July 202510.5%
- July 202610.5%
- Today11%
Changed since July 2023.
Sales tax near South Pasadena
Closest cities
- Alhambra2 mi11%
- San Marino3 mi11.25%
- Pasadena4 mi11%
- Rosemead5 mi10.25%
- Montebello7 mi11%
- Arcadia7 mi11%
- Glendale7 mi11%
- Sierra Madre7 mi11%
Elsewhere in Los Angeles County
- Los Angeles10.25%
- Long Beach11%
- Santa Clarita10.25%
- Glendale11%
- Lancaster11.75%
- Palmdale11.75%
- Pomona11%
- Torrance10.75%
- Pasadena11%
- Downey11%
- West Covina10.25%
- El Monte11%
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What is the sales tax rate in South Pasadena, California?
The combined sales tax rate in South Pasadena is 11% as of November 2, 2026. It’s made up of 6.25% California state tax, 1% Los Angeles County, 3% Los Angeles County, 0.75% South Pasadena City (Los Angeles County).
Why does South Pasadena pay Los Angeles County and South Pasadena City (Los Angeles County) tax?
Special districts such as Los Angeles County and South Pasadena City (Los Angeles 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 South Pasadena’s 91030 ZIP code; the calculator prices any exact address.
Is SaaS taxable in South Pasadena?
No.
Do online sellers have to collect sales tax in South Pasadena?
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 South Pasadena’s 91030 ZIP code. Rates are checked monthly and are for information, not tax advice.
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