How California taxes your paycheck
California has a graduated income tax in 2026: rates go from 1% to 13.3% as taxable income rises.
The standard deduction is $5,706 ($11,412 if married filing jointly).
A personal credit of $153 per person and $475 per dependent comes off the tax.
Brackets from the EDD 2026 tax rate schedules (Method B). California withholding tables add a 10% cushion, so your employer may withhold a little more; it comes back as a refund. Dependent credit: 2025 amount.
State payroll programs
- CA SDI — 1.3% of all wages, no cap.
California take-home pay by salary (2026)
Single filer, paid biweekly, no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | FICA | California tax | State programs | Biweekly take-home | Yearly take-home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $54.62 | $88.27 | $8.54 | $15.00 | $987.42 | $25,673 |
| $40,000 | $100.77 | $117.69 | $22.41 | $20.00 | $1,277.59 | $33,217 |
| $50,000 | $146.92 | $147.11 | $39.98 | $25.00 | $1,564.07 | $40,666 |
| $60,000 | $193.08 | $176.54 | $63.06 | $30.00 | $1,845.01 | $47,970 |
| $70,000 | $252.69 | $205.96 | $91.33 | $35.00 | $2,107.33 | $54,791 |
| $75,000 | $295.00 | $220.68 | $106.71 | $37.50 | $2,224.73 | $57,843 |
| $80,000 | $337.31 | $235.39 | $122.88 | $40.00 | $2,341.34 | $60,875 |
| $90,000 | $421.92 | $264.81 | $158.65 | $45.00 | $2,571.16 | $66,850 |
| $100,000 | $506.54 | $294.23 | $194.42 | $50.00 | $2,800.96 | $72,825 |
| $120,000 | $675.77 | $353.07 | $265.96 | $60.00 | $3,260.58 | $84,775 |
| $150,000 | $951.31 | $441.34 | $373.27 | $75.00 | $3,928.31 | $102,136 |
| $200,000 | $1,412.85 | $551.50 | $552.11 | $100.00 | $5,075.85 | $131,972 |
California income tax brackets (2026)
Rates apply to taxable income, after the deductions and exemptions above.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly |
|---|---|---|
| 1% | $0 – $11,079 | $0 – $22,158 |
| 2% | $11,079 – $26,264 | $22,158 – $52,528 |
| 4% | $26,264 – $41,452 | $52,528 – $82,904 |
| 6% | $41,452 – $57,542 | $82,904 – $115,084 |
| 8% | $57,542 – $72,724 | $115,084 – $145,448 |
| 9.3% | $72,724 – $371,479 | $145,448 – $742,958 |
| 10.3% | $371,479 – $445,771 | $742,958 – $891,542 |
| 11.3% | $445,771 – $742,953 | $891,542 – $1,000,000 |
| 12.3% | $742,953 – $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 – $1,485,906 |
| 13.3% | $1,000,000+ | $1,485,906+ |
Sources
- EDD 2026 Method B – Exact Calculation Method
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables, p. 10-12
- IRS Publication 15 (2026), What's New, and section 15 (Additional Medicare Tax)
- EDD California Employer's Guide 2026 (DE 44)
Rates checked November 3, 2026. State tax is the yearly California tax spread over your paychecks; your employer's withholding tables can differ a little. This is an estimate, not tax advice. How the federal part works: paycheck calculator.
California paycheck questions
How much is $60,000 a year after taxes in California?
For a single filer paid every two weeks, $60,000 a year in California is about $1,845.01 per paycheck, or $47,970 a year. Each check has $193.08 federal income tax, $176.54 Social Security and Medicare and $63.06 California income tax, plus $30.00 CA SDI withheld, before 401(k) or health insurance.
What is the California income tax rate for 2026?
California income tax rates for 2026 range from 1% to 13.3%. Your rate depends on your taxable income and filing status; see the bracket table on this page.
How much is $25 an hour after taxes in California?
Full time (40 hours a week, $52,000 a year), $25 an hour in California comes to about $1,620.25 every two weeks, or $20.25 an hour after taxes, for a single filer.
What other deductions does California take from my paycheck?
CA SDI: 1.3% of all wages, no cap. These are employee contributions to state insurance programs, not income tax.