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Wake County, North Carolina Sales Tax Rate
| Taxing Jurisdiction | Rate |
|---|---|
| North Carolina State | 4.75% |
| Wake County | 2% |
| Max City / Locality Rate | 0.75% |
| Combined Sales Tax: | 7.5% |
Components of the 7.5% Wake County sales tax
The county-level sales tax rate in Wake County is 2%, and all sales in Wake County are also subject to the 4.75% North Carolina sales tax. Cities, towns, and special districts within Wake County collect additional local sales taxes, with a maximum sales tax rate in Wake County of 7.5%. The total sales tax rates for all 21 cities and towns within Wake County are listed in the table below.
| City Name | Tax Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Raleigh, NC † | 7.25% | 165,200 |
| Cary, NC | 7.25% | 94,300 |
| Raleigh, NC | 7.25% | 78,900 |
| Raleigh, NC | 7.25% | 59,600 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 7.5% | 42,000 |
| Raleigh, NC | 7.25% | 41,100 |
| Garner, NC † | 7.25% | 34,400 |
| Apex, NC † | 7.25% | 34,200 |
| Raleigh, NC | 7.25% | 33,800 |
| Fuquay Varina, NC | 7.25% | 32,100 |
| Holly Springs, NC | 7.25% | 23,600 |
| Knightdale, NC † | 7.25% | 18,900 |
| Morrisville, NC | 7.5% | 18,500 |
| Cary, NC † | 7.25% | 18,000 |
| Zebulon, NC † | 7.25% | 17,000 |
| Wendell, NC | 7.25% | 15,800 |
| Apex, NC | 7.25% | 15,200 |
| Willow Spring, NC | 7.25% | 12,000 |
| Rolesville, NC † | 7.25% | 3,500 |
| New Hill, NC | 7.25% | 1,600 |
| Wake Forest, NC † | 7.25% | 900 |
Wake County Sales Tax Calculator
Sales Tax:
$7.50
Purchase Price + Tax:
$107.50
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North Carolina Sales Tax Lookup By Zip Code
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