North Carolina County Sales Tax Rates 2026
All 10 counties · State rate: 4.75% · Avg combined: 7.03%
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Total with Tax
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Highest Rate
7.5%
Durham County
Lowest Rate
6.75%
Guilford County
Average Rate
7.03%
Across 10 counties
| County | Combined Rate | State Rate | Local Rate | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wake County | 7.25% | 4.75% | 2.5% | 1,129,410 |
| Mecklenburg County | 7.25% | 4.75% | 2.5% | 1,115,482 |
| Guilford County | 6.75% | 4.75% | 2% | 541,299 |
| Forsyth County | 6.75% | 4.75% | 2% | 382,590 |
| Cumberland County | 6.75% | 4.75% | 2% | 334,562 |
| Durham County | 7.5% | 4.75% | 2.75% | 324,833 |
| Buncombe County | 7% | 4.75% | 2.25% | 269,452 |
| Union County | 7% | 4.75% | 2.25% | 239,859 |
| New Hanover County | 7% | 4.75% | 2.25% | 234,473 |
| Cabarrus County | 7% | 4.75% | 2.25% | 225,804 |
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Last Updated: March 2026. Consult a licensed tax professional.