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California has the highest top income tax rate in the U.S. (13.3% including the 1% mental health surcharge) and nine brackets. Every worker also pays 1.3% State Disability Insurance on all wages, with no cap. Use this calculator to see your 2026 take-home pay in California after federal, state taxes and deductions.

Updated Checked against IRS Pub 15-T & state tables1%–13.3%2026 rates
1 · Your pay
Tips, bonus or commission
2 · Your W-4
Other income, deductions & extra withholding
3 · Where you live & work
4 · Benefits & deductions 401(k), health, HSA
5 · New 2026 W-4 deductions New

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act added federal deductions for 2025–2028. Claim them on Step 4(b) of a 2026 W-4 to get the savings in every paycheck instead of waiting for your refund. They don't reduce Social Security, Medicare or (in most states) state tax.

Take-home$1,845.02per paycheck · See breakdown ↓

California paycheck taxes at a glance (2026)

State income tax1% – 13.3% (10 brackets)
Standard deduction$5,706 single · $11,412 married
Exemption credit$153 single · $306 married · $475 per dependent
State payroll programsCA SDI (1.3%)
Local income taxesNone
Take-home rank ($75k)#43 of 51

How much is taken out of a $60,000 paycheck in California?

Single filer, paid bi-weekly, standard 2026 W-4, no benefits:

LinePer paycheckPer year
Gross pay$2,307.69$60,000
Federal income tax−$193.08−$5,020
Social Security (6.2%)−$143.08−$3,720
Medicare (1.45%)−$33.46−$870
California income tax−$63.06−$1,640
CA SDI−$30.00−$780
Take-home pay$1,845.02$47,970

A married couple filing jointly on $100,000 in California takes home about $81,331 a year ($3,128.11 bi-weekly).

California take-home pay by salary

Single filer, 2026, bi-weekly pay. Click a salary for a full breakdown and comparison with every other state.

SalaryFederal taxFICACalifornia taxesTake-home / yrPer paycheck
$30,000$1,420$2,295$612$25,673$987.42
$40,000$2,620$3,060$1,103$33,217$1,277.59
$50,000$3,820$3,825$1,690$40,665$1,564.06
$60,000$5,020$4,590$2,420$47,970$1,845.02
$75,000$7,670$5,738$3,750$57,843$2,224.73
$100,000$13,170$7,650$6,355$72,825$2,800.96
$150,000$24,734$11,475$11,655$102,136$3,928.31
$200,000$36,734$14,339$16,955$131,972$5,075.85

California income tax brackets 2026

Rates apply to California taxable income after the state standard deduction and exemptions.

Single

California brackets, single
RateTaxable income
1%$0 – $11,079
2%$11,079 – $26,264
4%$26,264 – $41,452
6%$41,452 – $57,542
8%$57,542 – $72,724
9.3%$72,724 – $371,479
10.3%$371,479 – $445,771
11.3%$445,771 – $742,953
12.3%$742,953 – $1,000,000
13.3%Over $1,000,000

Married filing jointly

California brackets, married
RateTaxable income
1%$0 – $22,158
2%$22,158 – $52,528
4%$52,528 – $82,904
6%$82,904 – $115,084
8%$115,084 – $145,448
9.3%$145,448 – $742,958
10.3%$742,958 – $891,542
11.3%$891,542 – $1,000,000
12.3%$1,000,000 – $1,485,906
13.3%Over $1,485,906

California payroll taxes and contributions

  • CA SDI — 1.3%. California State Disability Insurance (includes Paid Family Leave) is 1.3% of all wages in 2026 — there is no wage cap.

How California compares

On a $75,000 salary, California ranks #43 of 51 for take-home pay among the 50 states and D.C. A single filer keeps $57,843 a year, or 77.1% of gross. See the full ranking in take-home pay by state, or browse all state paycheck calculators.

State figures are estimates of your annual California tax liability, spread evenly across paychecks. Your employer's withholding also depends on your California withholding certificate, if your state uses one, and can differ slightly.

Frequently asked questions

Does California have a state income tax?

Yes. California has state income tax rates from 1% to 13.3% for 2026. The standard deduction is $5,706 for single filers and $11,412 for married couples filing jointly.

How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in California?

A single filer earning $60,000 in California takes home about $47,970 a year, or $1,845.02 per bi-weekly paycheck, in 2026. That's after $5,020 federal income tax, $4,590 FICA and $2,420 in California state taxes.

How much tax is taken out of a paycheck in California?

On a $60,000 salary, about 20% of gross pay goes to taxes in California: federal income tax (8.4%), Social Security and Medicare (7.65%), and state taxes (4%). Your exact share depends on your income, filing status and deductions.

What state payroll deductions are there in California?

CA SDI: California State Disability Insurance (includes Paid Family Leave) is 1.3% of all wages in 2026 — there is no wage cap.

Are there local income taxes in California?

No. California cities and counties don't levy a local income tax on wages.

Is California a good state for take-home pay?

On a $75,000 salary, California ranks #43 of 51 (50 states + D.C.) for take-home pay, at $57,843 a year for a single filer. Compare all states.

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