California paycheck calculator
California has a progressive income tax with 10 brackets, from 1.1% up to a top rate of 14.63%. On a $75,000 salary paid every two weeks, a single filer in California has about $117.39 of state tax withheld and takes home about $2,214.05 per paycheck. Change any number below to see yours.
Your bi-weekly paycheck
California · 2026Take-home pay $1,838.71 per paycheck, $47,806.50 a year.
| Item | Per paycheck | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | 2,307.69 | 59,999.94 |
| Federal income tax | −193.08 | −5,020.08 |
| Social Security | −143.08 | −3,720.00 |
| Medicare | −33.46 | −870.00 |
| California income tax | −69.36 | −1,803.36 |
| CA SDI | −30.00 | −780.00 |
| Take-home pay | 1,838.71 | 47,806.50 |
This is an estimate, not tax advice. It assumes a 2020 or later W-4 with no extra withholding, uses the first paycheck of the year for Social Security, and leaves out local taxes, SDI and paid-leave contributions. State figures use current 2026 rules for every year. Your employer's payroll may differ.
California paycheck taxes at a glance
State income tax
Progressive brackets. Rates run from 1.1% to a top rate of 14.63% of annual taxable wages.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $11,079 | 1.1% |
| $11,079 – $26,264 | 2.2% |
| $26,264 – $41,452 | 4.4% |
| $41,452 – $57,542 | 6.6% |
| $57,542 – $72,724 | 8.8% |
| $72,724 – $371,479 | 10.23% |
| $371,479 – $445,771 | 11.33% |
| $445,771 – $742,953 | 12.43% |
| $742,953 – $1,000,000 | 13.53% |
| $1,000,000 and up | 14.63% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $22,158 | 1.1% |
| $22,158 – $52,528 | 2.2% |
| $52,528 – $82,904 | 4.4% |
| $82,904 – $115,084 | 6.6% |
| $115,084 – $145,448 | 8.8% |
| $145,448 – $742,958 | 10.23% |
| $742,958 – $891,542 | 11.33% |
| $891,542 – $1,000,000 | 12.43% |
| $1,000,000 – $1,485,906 | 13.53% |
| $1,485,906 and up | 14.63% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $22,173 | 1.1% |
| $22,173 – $52,530 | 2.2% |
| $52,530 – $67,716 | 4.4% |
| $67,716 – $83,805 | 6.6% |
| $83,805 – $98,990 | 8.8% |
| $98,990 – $505,208 | 10.23% |
| $505,208 – $606,251 | 11.33% |
| $606,251 – $1,000,000 | 12.43% |
| $1,000,000 – $1,010,417 | 13.53% |
| $1,010,417 and up | 14.63% |
California withholding rates are 110% of the income tax rates, so most people get a small refund.
Deductions and exemptions
- Single
- $5,706
- Married filing jointly / Head of household
- $11,412
- Personal credit (single / head of household): $168.30 off the tax.
- Personal credit (married filing jointly): $336.60 off the tax.
- Each dependent: a $168.30 credit.
Local taxes, SDI and paid leave
California cities do not tax employee wages. San Francisco's payroll and gross receipts taxes are paid by employers.
California SDI is withheld at 1.3% of all wages in 2026, with no wage cap since 2024.
Take-home pay in California, biweekly, single, no dependents
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State | Take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $24.65 | $1,275.35 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $117.39 | $2,214.05 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $410.60 | $3,890.98 |
Per paycheck, 2026. State withholding is 1.6% of a $40,000 salary, 4.07% of a $75,000 salary, 7.12% of a $150,000 salary.
Source: EDD, "California Withholding Schedules for 2026", Method B. Figures are simplified for estimates and are not payroll compliance tables.
California paycheck FAQ
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has a progressive income tax with 10 brackets, from 1.1% up to a top rate of 14.63%. Before the rates apply, withholding subtracts $5,706 (single), $11,412 (married filing jointly / head of household).
How much is taken out of a $60,000 salary in California?
Paid biweekly as a single filer with no dependents in 2026, gross pay is $2,307.69 per check. About $193.08 goes to federal income tax, $176.54 to Social Security and Medicare, and $69.36 to California income tax, leaving take-home pay of about $1,838.71.
What deductions and exemptions does California allow?
California withholding allows $5,706 for single; $11,412 for married filing jointly / head of household as a standard deduction or exemption. Each dependent adds a $168.30 credit against the tax.
Are there local taxes or disability deductions in California?
California cities do not tax employee wages. San Francisco's payroll and gross receipts taxes are paid by employers. California SDI is withheld at 1.3% of all wages in 2026, with no wage cap since 2024.