New Mexico Sales Tax Calculator (2026)
Calculate sales tax in New Mexico. The statewide base rate is 4.875%. Enter an amount and add your local (county or city) rate to see the combined rate and total.
New Mexico tax snapshot
In New Mexico, the statewide sales-tax base rate is 4.88% — the 36th-highest of the 50 states + DC, versus a national average near 5.11%. By the other measures, New Mexico property tax is about 0.73% (the 35th-highest) and its sales-tax base is 4.88% (the 36th-highest); new mexico levies a state income tax. For context, New Jersey has the highest effective property tax (2.23%) and Hawaii the lowest (0.27%); California has the highest statewide sales tax (7.25%) and Oregon has none (0%).
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New Mexico charges a statewide base sales tax of 4.875%. Counties and cities often add a local rate on top, so your combined rate can be higher than the base. Enter your local rate above to get the full amount. Rates change — confirm the current figure with the New Mexico Department of Revenue before relying on it.
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How it’s calculated
Sales tax = purchase amount × (state base rate + local rate). Your combined rate is New Mexico’s state base rate plus any county or city tax you enter.
State base rate as of the latest published rates; local rates vary by jurisdiction and change over time. Confirm your local combined rate. Estimate only.
Results update as you type and are estimates, not professional advice — verify important decisions with a qualified professional.
New Mexico sales tax in 2026 at a glance
New Mexico’s statewide sales tax is 4.875% for 2026. Local rates add a population-weighted average of 2.79% (up to 4.562% in the highest jurisdictions), bringing the combined average to 7.67% — #17 of the 50 states and D.C.. New Mexico levies a gross receipts tax with a broad base that includes many services.
| State rate | 4.875% |
| Average local rate (population-weighted) | 2.79% |
| Maximum local rate | 4.562% |
| Combined average | 7.67% |
| National rank (combined) | #17 of 51 |
Source: Tax Foundation, “State and Local Sales Tax Rates, 2026” (rates as of January 1, 2026). Local averages are population-weighted.
Worked example
A $100 purchase in New Mexico has $4.88 in sales tax at the 4.875% base rate, for a $104.88 total before any local tax.
Common mistakes
- Adding only the state base rate and forgetting county or city taxes on top.
- Applying the rate to a tax-included total instead of the pre-tax price.
Where it is used
- Pricing products, quotes, or invoices for customers in New Mexico.
- Checking the sales tax line on a receipt or purchase.
Frequently asked questions
What is New Mexico’s sales tax rate in 2026?
The state rate is 4.875%. Local rates average 2.79% on top, and reach 4.562% in the highest jurisdictions. The combined average is 7.67%.
How does New Mexico compare with other states?
Its combined average of 7.67% ranks #17 of the 50 states and D.C. Louisiana is highest at 10.11%; Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire, and Oregon have none.
How do I find my exact local rate?
Check your state revenue department’s rate lookup by address or ZIP; receipts also show the combined rate charged. Enter that local portion above for an exact total.