California Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your California paycheck after 2026 federal and state taxes. California uses graduated rates from 1% to 12.3% (+1% Mental Health Services Tax over $1M). 2026 bracket thresholds are published by the FTB late in the year, so the latest (2025) FTB thresholds, $5,706 standard deduction and $153 personal exemption credit are used. SDI is 1.3% of all wages with no cap (EDD, 2026).
Last verified Oct 2026. Sources checked
- Income tax: California revenue agency; rates, brackets and deductions cross-checked with the Tax Foundation 2026 state table.
- SDI: EDD 2026 rate
- Minimum wage and overtime: US DOL state table (July 1, 2026) and California labor agency.
- Federal: IRS 2026, SSA wage base.
California take-home pay by hourly wage (40 h/week, single)
| Hourly | Gross / yr | Federal | FICA | State | Net / yr | Net biweekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $15.00 | $31,200 | $1,564 | $2,387 | $652 | $26,598 | $1,022.98 |
| $16.90 | $35,152 | $2,038 | $2,689 | $846 | $29,579 | $1,137.65 |
| $18.00 | $37,440 | $2,313 | $2,864 | $967 | $31,296 | $1,203.69 |
| $20.00 | $41,600 | $2,812 | $3,182 | $1,187 | $34,418 | $1,323.77 |
| $25.00 | $52,000 | $4,060 | $3,978 | $1,836 | $42,126 | $1,620.25 |
| $30.00 | $62,400 | $5,308 | $4,774 | $2,595 | $49,724 | $1,912.45 |
| $40.00 | $83,200 | $9,474 | $6,365 | $4,574 | $62,787 | $2,414.89 |
| $50.00 | $104,000 | $14,050 | $7,956 | $6,779 | $75,215 | $2,892.89 |
California take-home pay by salary (single vs. married)
| Salary | Net (single) | Effective rate | Net (married, 1 income) | Monthly (single) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $25,673 | 14.4% | $27,315 | $2,139.41 |
| $40,000 | $33,217 | 17.0% | $35,596 | $2,768.11 |
| $50,000 | $40,665 | 18.7% | $43,501 | $3,388.79 |
| $60,000 | $47,970 | 20.0% | $51,346 | $3,997.54 |
| $75,000 | $57,843 | 22.9% | $62,682 | $4,820.24 |
| $100,000 | $72,825 | 27.2% | $81,331 | $6,068.75 |
| $125,000 | $87,699 | 29.8% | $99,593 | $7,308.21 |
| $150,000 | $102,136 | 31.9% | $115,686 | $8,511.34 |
| $200,000 | $131,972 | 34.0% | $146,611 | $10,997.67 |
California payroll rules at a glance (2026)
- Minimum wage: $16.90/hour.
- Overtime: Overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday; double time after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day (Labor Code 510). California overtime calculator.
- State income tax: 1.0%–12.3%. Other withholding: CA SDI (1.3%).
- Federal: 2026 brackets 10%–37%, standard deduction $16,100 single / $32,200 married; Social Security 6.2% up to $184,500; Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% over $200k).
Frequently asked questions
How much is $60,000 after taxes in California?
About $47,970 a year ($1,845.02 biweekly) for a single filer in 2026, using the standard deduction.
Does California have state income tax?
Yes. California taxes wages with graduated rates from 1.0% to 12.3%.
What is the California minimum wage in 2026?
$16.90 per hour.
When is overtime paid in California?
Overtime after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and for the first 8 hours on the 7th consecutive workday; double time after 12 hours in a day and after 8 hours on the 7th day (Labor Code 510).
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