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California Paycheck Calculator
Your California Take-Home Pay
$0.00
per 2 weeks
Annual: $0.00
Where is your money going?
Take Home0%
Federal Tax0%
FICA (SS + Medicare)0%
State & Local Tax0%
Gross Pay$0.00
Pre-Tax Deductions$0.00
Federal Income Tax$0.00
Social Security (6.2%)$0.00
Medicare (1.45%)$0.00
California State Tax$0.00
SDI / State Insurance$0.00
Local Tax$0.00
Post-Tax Deductions$0.00
💚 Take-Home Pay$0.00
Effective tax rate: 0%
California State Income Tax Rates (2025)
California has the highest state income tax rate in the US at 13.3% on income over $1 million, and also levies a 1.1% SDI (State Disability Insurance) tax on all wages.
| Taxable Income | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0–$10,756 | 1% |
| $10,757–$25,499 | 2% |
| $25,500–$40,245 | 4% |
| $40,246–$55,866 | 6% |
| $55,867–$70,606 | 8% |
| $70,607–$360,659 | 9.3% |
| $360,660–$432,787 | 10.3% |
| $432,788–$721,314 | 11.3% |
| Over $721,314 | 13.3% |
The minimum wage in California is $16.50/hr as of 2025. California's minimum wage exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
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How to Calculate Your California Paycheck
Your California take-home pay is your gross pay minus the following deductions:
This calculator also serves as a California payroll calculator, California salary calculator, California income calculator, and California take home pay calculator. Whether you search for "CA paycheck calculator" or "california wage calculator," this tool gives you accurate 2025 results.
- Federal Income Tax — based on 2025 IRS brackets and your filing status (10%–37%)
- Social Security — 6.2% of wages up to $176,100 (2025 wage base)
- Medicare — 1.45% of all wages (plus 0.9% surtax on earnings over $200,000)
- California State Income Tax — calculated using California's 2025 tax brackets (top rate 13.3%)
- Pre-tax deductions — 401(k), HSA, health insurance premiums reduce your taxable income
Frequently Asked Questions — California Paycheck
California's top income tax rate is 13.3%. The state uses a graduated bracket system.
California income tax is calculated on your annual taxable income. For paycheck withholding, your employer annualizes your per-period pay, calculates the annual tax, then divides by your pay periods per year.
The minimum wage in California is $16.50/hr. This exceeds the federal minimum of $7.25/hr.
No — California does not have local city or county income taxes aside from state tax. Your take-home pay calculation is straightforward.
Contributing to pre-tax accounts like a 401(k), HSA, or FSA reduces your California taxable income dollar-for-dollar. A $500/month 401(k) contribution can save $66/month in California state tax alone.