How much is taken out of a paycheck in California?
A single filer earning $60,000 in California and paid every two weeks keeps about $1,845.02 of each $2,307.69 paycheck. Federal income tax takes $193.08, Social Security and Medicare take $176.54, California income tax takes $63.06 and CA SDI takes $30.00. Altogether that is 20% of gross pay. The full method behind these figures is on the paycheck calculator page.
California state income tax rates for 2026
Each rate applies only to the part of taxable income inside its bracket. California had not published separate 2026 brackets yet, so these are its 2025 figures, the latest it has released.
| Rate | Single | Married filing jointly | Head of household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1% | $0 to $11,079 | $0 to $22,158 | $0 to $22,173 |
| 2% | $11,079 to $26,264 | $22,158 to $52,528 | $22,173 to $52,530 |
| 4% | $26,264 to $41,452 | $52,528 to $82,904 | $52,530 to $67,716 |
| 6% | $41,452 to $57,542 | $82,904 to $115,084 | $67,716 to $83,805 |
| 8% | $57,542 to $72,724 | $115,084 to $145,448 | $83,805 to $98,990 |
| 9.3% | $72,724 to $371,479 | $145,448 to $742,958 | $98,990 to $505,208 |
| 10.3% | $371,479 to $445,771 | $742,958 to $891,542 | $505,208 to $606,251 |
| 11.3% | $445,771 to $742,953 | $891,542 to $1,485,906 | $606,251 to $1,010,417 |
| 12.3% | Over $742,953 | Over $1,485,906 | Over $1,010,417 |
Taxable income is pay after the California standard deduction: $5,706 for single filers, $11,412 for married couples filing jointly and $11,412 for heads of household.
California payroll deductions besides income tax
California requires these employee-paid deductions on top of income tax. The calculator includes them.
| Deduction | Rate | Wage limit |
|---|---|---|
| CA SDI | 1.3% | No limit |
Take-home pay by salary in California
Yearly take-home pay for a single filer paid every two weeks, with no 401(k) or other deductions.
| Salary | Federal tax | Social Security + Medicare | California taxes | Take-home a year | Per 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 |
| $125,000 | $18,734 | $9,563 | $9,005 | $87,699 | $3,373.02 |
| $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 |
Hourly pay after taxes in California
Full time is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, or 2,080 hours a year. Switch the calculator to hourly for other schedules.
| Hourly wage | Gross a year | Take-home a year | Every two weeks | Per hour after tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $26,598 | $1,022.98 | $12.79 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $31,296 | $1,203.69 | $15.05 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $34,418 | $1,323.77 | $16.55 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $42,126 | $1,620.25 | $20.25 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $49,724 | $1,912.45 | $23.91 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $62,787 | $2,414.89 | $30.19 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $75,215 | $2,892.89 | $36.16 |
California take-home pay compared with nearby states
The same $60,000 salary, single filer, paid every two weeks. Of the states that border California, Nevada leaves the most in each paycheck.
| State | State taxes on $60,000 | Take-home a year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $2,420 | $47,970 | $1,845.02 |
| Arizona paycheck calculator | $1,098 | $49,293 | $1,895.87 |
| Nevada paycheck calculator | $0 | $50,390 | $1,938.08 |
| Oregon paycheck calculator | $4,394 | $45,996 | $1,769.07 |
Sources
California rates come from the state's own published 2025 figures: edd.ca.gov, ftb.ca.gov, ftb.ca.gov. Federal figures follow IRS Publication 15-T. See how we calculate for every assumption.