California Paycheck Calculator (2026)
California taxes wages at 1% to 13.3% in 2026. Enter your salary or hourly pay to see your take-home pay per paycheck after federal, state and local taxes.
California take-home pay by salary (2026)
| Salary | State + local tax (single) | Take-home (single) | Per paycheck (biweekly) | Take-home (married) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $222 | $25,673 | $987 | $27,315 |
| $50,000 | $1,040 | $40,665 | $1,564 | $43,501 |
| $75,000 | $2,775 | $57,843 | $2,225 | $62,682 |
| $100,000 | $5,055 | $72,825 | $2,801 | $81,331 |
| $150,000 | $9,705 | $102,136 | $3,928 | $115,686 |
| $200,000 | $14,355 | $131,972 | $5,076 | $146,611 |
California income tax brackets 2026
| Rate | Single (taxable income) | 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+ |
Standard deduction: $5,706 single, $11,412 married filing jointly; exemption credit $153 per person.
California tax details
- Brackets, standard deduction and credits are indexed to California CPI; the FTB had not published 2026 amounts (its rate page lists 2025 as latest). Values are 2025 (FTB 2025 schedules / Form 540). EDD's 2026 withholding Method B also uses these 2025 thresholds. Expect 2026 thresholds a few percent higher.
- Top brackets include the 1% Mental Health Services Tax on taxable income over $1,000,000 (all filing statuses).
- Payroll (not income tax): employee SDI/PFL withholding is 1.3% of all wages in 2026 (no wage cap).
Sources: ftb.ca.gov · ftb.ca.gov · ftb.ca.gov · edd.ca.gov · edd.ca.gov · taxfoundation.org
Frequently asked questions
How much is $75,000 a year after taxes in California?
About $57,843 a year, or $2,225 every two weeks, for a single filer in 2026. That is after $7,670 federal income tax, $5,738 FICA and $2,775 state income tax.
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has graduated rates from 1% to 13.3% in 2026.
What is the minimum wage in California?
See the California minimum wage page for 2026 and 2027 rates.