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California Paycheck Calculator 2026
Calculate your take-home pay after federal and California state taxes. California has 9 tax brackets with rates from 1% to 12.3%.
Take-Home Pay (Bi-weekly)
$2,197.53
$57,135.87/year | Effective Tax Rate: 23.82%
Deductions from Gross Pay
Annual Summary
Annual Gross
$75,000.00
Annual Net
$57,135.87
Federal Tax
$8,114.00
State Tax
$3,112.63
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)
$5,737.50
California Paycheck Key Facts
Important tax information for California workers
California has 9 tax brackets with rates from 1% to 12.3%
State Disability Insurance (SDI) is 1.2% of wages up to $173,900
No local income taxes in California
High earners pay additional 1% Mental Health Services Tax on income over $1M
Federal Income Tax Brackets 2026
Federal tax brackets for single filers. Rates range from 10% to 37%.
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 - $12,400.00 | 10.0% |
| $12,400.00 - $50,400.00 | 12.0% |
| $50,400.00 - $105,700.00 | 22.0% |
| $105,700.00 - $201,775.00 | 24.0% |
| $201,775.00 - $256,225.00 | 32.0% |
| $256,225.00 - $640,600.00 | 35.0% |
| $640,600.00 - + | 37.0% |
| Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 - $11,925.00 | 10.0% |
| $11,925.00 - $48,475.00 | 12.0% |
| $48,475.00 - $103,350.00 | 22.0% |
| $103,350.00 - $197,300.00 | 24.0% |
| $197,300.00 - $250,525.00 | 32.0% |
| $250,525.00 - $626,350.00 | 35.0% |
| $626,350.00 - + | 37.0% |
California State Income Tax Brackets 2026
California uses progressive tax brackets
| Income Range (Single) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0.00 - $10,412.00 | 1.0% |
| $10,412.00 - $24,684.00 | 2.0% |
| $24,684.00 - $38,959.00 | 4.0% |
| $38,959.00 - $54,081.00 | 6.0% |
| $54,081.00 - $68,350.00 | 8.0% |
| $68,350.00 - $349,137.00 | 9.3% |
| $349,137.00 - $418,961.00 | 10.3% |
| $418,961.00 - $698,271.00 | 11.3% |
| $698,271.00 - and above | 12.3% |
Compare California to Other States
See how your take-home pay in California compares to other states at $75,000.00/year
| State | State Tax/Year | Take-Home Pay/Year | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| CaliforniaCurrent | $3,112.63 | $57,135.87 | - |
| Texas | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Florida | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Alaska | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Nevada | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| New Hampshire | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| South Dakota | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Tennessee | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Wyoming | $0.00 | $61,148.50+$4,012.63 | View |
| Washington | $0.00 | $60,698.50+$3,562.63 | View |
| North Dakota | $1,462.50 | $59,686.00+$2,550.13 | View |
| Arizona | $1,875.00 | $59,273.50+$2,137.63 | View |
| Indiana | $2,287.50 | $58,861.00+$1,725.13 | View |
| Pennsylvania | $2,302.50 | $58,846.00+$1,710.13 | View |
| Louisiana | $2,606.25 | $58,542.25+$1,406.38 | View |
| Ohio | $2,677.50 | $58,471.00+$1,335.13 | View |
| Rhode Island | $2,828.00 | $58,320.50+$1,184.63 | View |
| Arkansas | $2,847.50 | $58,301.00+$1,165.13 | View |
| Iowa | $2,850.00 | $58,298.50+$1,162.63 | View |
| West Virginia | $2,951.50 | $58,197.00+$1,061.13 | View |
| New Jersey | $2,651.25 | $58,178.50+$1,042.63 | View |
| Kentucky | $3,000.00 | $58,148.50+$1,012.63 | View |
| Michigan | $3,187.50 | $57,961.00+$825.13 | View |
| Colorado | $3,300.00 | $57,848.50+$712.63 | View |
| Oklahoma | $3,374.00 | $57,774.50+$638.63 | View |
| North Carolina | $3,375.00 | $57,773.50+$637.63 | View |
| New Mexico | $3,395.50 | $57,753.00+$617.13 | View |
| Vermont | $3,474.50 | $57,674.00+$538.13 | View |
| Utah | $3,487.50 | $57,661.00+$525.13 | View |
| Maryland | $3,510.00 | $57,638.50+$502.63 | View |
| Mississippi | $3,525.00 | $57,623.50+$487.63 | View |
| Missouri | $3,529.64 | $57,618.86+$482.99 | View |
| Alabama | $3,585.00 | $57,563.50+$427.63 | View |
| Wisconsin | $3,629.89 | $57,518.61+$382.74 | View |
| Connecticut | $3,675.00 | $57,473.50+$337.63 | View |
| Nebraska | $3,712.04 | $57,436.46+$300.59 | View |
| Illinois | $3,712.50 | $57,436.00+$300.13 | View |
| Kansas | $3,817.50 | $57,331.00+$195.13 | View |
| New York | $3,520.00 | $57,253.50+$117.63 | View |
| Delaware | $3,933.50 | $57,215.00+$79.13 | View |
| Massachusetts | $3,750.00 | $57,160.00+$24.13 | View |
| Virginia | $4,055.00 | $57,093.50-$42.37 | View |
| Georgia | $4,117.50 | $57,031.00-$104.87 | View |
| Idaho | $4,350.00 | $56,798.50-$337.37 | View |
| Montana | $4,425.00 | $56,723.50-$412.37 | View |
| Minnesota | $4,640.50 | $56,508.01-$627.87 | View |
| South Carolina | $4,800.00 | $56,348.50-$787.37 | View |
| Maine | $4,897.55 | $56,250.95-$884.92 | View |
| Washington DC | $4,775.00 | $56,178.50-$957.37 | View |
| Hawaii | $5,441.10 | $55,707.40-$1,428.47 | View |
| Oregon | $6,277.50 | $54,871.00-$2,264.87 | View |
California Paycheck FAQ
Common questions about California paycheck taxes and deductions
Official California Tax Resources
- Form DE-4
California Employee's Withholding Allowance Certificate
- California Franchise Tax Board
Official California tax authority for income tax information
- EDD - California Payroll Taxes
Employment Development Department payroll tax information
- California Tax Brackets
Official tax rate schedules from FTB
Tax calculations are estimates based on 2025 federal and California tax rates. This calculator does not account for all possible deductions, credits, or special circumstances. Consult with a tax professional for advice specific to your situation.