California paycheck calculator
Enter a salary or hourly wage to see take-home pay in California. California has a graduated income tax with 9 brackets, from 1% up to 12.3% on taxable income over $742,953 for single filers.
Last verified November 2, 2026. Sources: edd.ca.gov, irs.gov.
How California taxes your paycheck
California has a graduated income tax with 9 brackets, from 1% up to 12.3% on taxable income over $742,953 for single filers. The state standard deduction is $5,706 for single filers and $11,412 for married couples filing jointly. Each filer also gets a personal credit of $153 off the tax.
2026 brackets for single filers: 1% on $0–$11,079; 2% on $11,079–$26,264; 4% on $26,264–$41,452; 6% on $41,452–$57,542; 8% on $57,542–$72,724; 9.3% on $72,724–$371,479; 10.3% on $371,479–$445,771; 11.3% on $445,771–$742,953; 12.3% over $742,953.
CA 1% Mental Health Services tax on taxable income over $1,000,000 (all filers), making the top rate 13.3%
California also withholds for State Disability Insurance (incl. Paid Family Leave) (1.3% of wages).
FTB 2026 indexed schedules not yet confirmed. Brackets = Tax Foundation 2026 table = EDD 2026 Method B thresholds. Std deduction $5,706/$11,412 from EDD 2026 tables (TF shows $5,540/$11,080); exemption credit $153/$306 per TF (EDD withholding uses $168.30/allowance). Third-party estimates with ~2.97% indexing: single brackets $11,408/$27,045/..., std ded $5,876/$11,751. SDI (1.3%, uncapped) is a separate payroll tax.
Take-home pay at common salaries in California
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | California tax & programs | Take-home | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $612 | $25,673 | $987 |
| $40,000 | $2,620 | $3,060 | $1,103 | $33,217 | $1,278 |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,690 | $40,665 | $1,564 |
| $60,000 | $5,020 | $4,590 | $2,420 | $47,970 | $1,845 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,750 | $57,843 | $2,225 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,355 | $72,825 | $2,801 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $11,655 | $102,136 | $3,928 |
| $200,000 | $36,734 | $14,339 | $16,955 | $131,972 | $5,076 |
Single filer, standard deduction, no pre-tax deductions, tax year 2026.
California vs. neighboring states on $60,000
| State | State taxes | Take-home |
|---|---|---|
| California | $2,420 | $47,970 |
| Arizona | $1,098 | $49,293 |
| Nevada | $0 | $50,390 |
| Oregon | $4,840 | $45,550 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in California?
- About $47,970 a year, or $1,845.02 every two weeks, for a single filer with the standard deduction.
- Does California have a state income tax?
- California has a graduated income tax with 9 brackets, from 1% up to 12.3% on taxable income over $742,953 for single filers.
- What comes out of a paycheck in California?
- Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), California income tax, State Disability Insurance (incl. Paid Family Leave).