Calculate your actual take-home pay after federal and state taxes. Free, accurate, updated for 2026.
Your Bi-weekly take-home pay
$2,788.60
| Gross Pay | $3,851.88 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$517.11 |
| State Tax (CA) | −$201.43 |
| Social Security | −$238.82 |
| Medicare | −$55.85 |
| CA SDI | −$50.07 |
| Take-Home Pay | $2,788.60 |
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California has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 1.00% - 12.30%. Higher earners pay higher rates on the portion of income that falls into each bracket. The standard deduction is $5,540 for single filers and $11,080 for married couples filing jointly.
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $11,079 | 1.00% |
| $11,079 - $26,264 | 2.00% |
| $26,264 - $41,452 | 4.00% |
| $41,452 - $57,542 | 6.00% |
| $57,542 - $72,724 | 8.00% |
| $72,724 - $371,479 | 9.30% |
| $371,479 - $445,771 | 10.30% |
| $445,771 - $742,953 | 11.30% |
| $742,953+ | 12.30% |
| Taxable Income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 - $22,158 | 1.00% |
| $22,158 - $52,528 | 2.00% |
| $52,528 - $82,904 | 4.00% |
| $82,904 - $115,084 | 6.00% |
| $115,084 - $145,448 | 8.00% |
| $145,448 - $742,958 | 9.30% |
| $742,958 - $891,542 | 10.30% |
| $891,542 - $1,485,906 | 11.30% |
| $1,485,906+ | 12.30% |
California requires employees to contribute 1.30% of their wages to the State Disability Insurance program. SDI provides short-term benefits to workers who are unable to work due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. There is no wage cap on SDI contributions.
California has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 1.00% - 12.30%.
California uses a bracketed tax system where higher income is taxed at higher rates. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that rate, not your entire income.
On a $75,000 salary in California, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $57,233 per year, or $2,201 per biweekly paycheck.
Your actual take-home pay depends on your filing status, pre-tax deductions (like 401(k) contributions), and other factors. Use our calculator above for a personalized estimate based on your specific situation.
With rates ranging from 1.00% - 12.30%, California uses a progressive tax system similar to most states. The median household income in California is $100,149.
See estimated take-home pay for common salary levels in California.
| Annual Salary | Take-Home Pay | Per Biweekly Check | Effective Tax Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,361 | $1,552 | 19.3% |
| $75,000 | $57,233 | $2,201 | 23.7% |
| $100,000 | $72,213 | $2,777 | 27.8% |
| $150,000 | $101,455 | $3,902 | 32.4% |
On a $50,000 salary in California, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $40,361 per year after federal taxes, California state tax, Social Security, and Medicare. This works out to about $1,552 per biweekly paycheck.
On a $100,000 salary in California, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $72,213 per year. This works out to about $2,777 per biweekly paycheck, with an effective tax rate of 27.8%.
No, California does not have local income taxes. You only need to account for federal and California state taxes.
California has State Disability Insurance (SDI) at 1.30%. These are deducted from your paycheck in addition to standard federal and state taxes.
Tax data last updated: January 2026. Calculations use 2026 federal and state tax rates.
This calculator provides estimates only. For tax advice, consult a qualified professional.