California Paycheck Calculator 2026
California has a graduated income tax with 10 brackets and rates up to 13.30% in 2026. The standard deduction is $5,540 (single) / $11,080 (married filing jointly). Try the California paycheck calculator above — it applies the 2026 California brackets plus federal tax and FICA to show your take-home pay. Note: $153/$306 exemption credit not modeled.
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Results update live as you type. Pre-tax deductions lower taxable income; post-tax deductions come out of take-home pay.
Net pay per biweekly paycheck
$0.00
$0 per year · effective tax rate 0%
| Annual | Per biweekly | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $0 | $0.00 |
| Federal income tax | $0 | $0.00 |
| State income tax | $0 | $0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Additional Medicare (0.9%) | $0 | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax deductions | $0 | $0.00 |
| Post-tax deductions | $0 | $0.00 |
| Net (take-home) pay | $0 | $0.00 |
How we got these numbers
Federal taxable income: $0 (gross minus pre-tax deductions minus federal standard deduction).
State taxable income: $0.
Social Security 6.2% applies up to the $184,500 wage base; Medicare 1.45% on all wages, plus 0.9% over $200,000 ($250,000 joint).
California 2026 tax brackets
Single filer
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $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 | 12.30% |
| $742,953 – $1,000,000 | 13.30% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 13.30% |
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $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 – $1,000,000 | 12.30% |
| $1,000,000 – $1,485,906 | 13.30% |
| Over $1,485,906 | 13.30% |
California paycheck FAQs
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. California has graduated rates up to 13.30% for 2026.
What are the California income tax brackets for 2026?
California has 10 brackets for single filers in 2026, with rates from 1.00% to 13.30%. The full table is shown above.
What is the California standard deduction for 2026?
For 2026 it is $5,540 for single filers and $11,080 for married couples filing jointly. Note: $153/$306 exemption credit not modeled.
How much will I take home on $75,000 a year in California (single)?
About $58,652 per year — roughly $2,255.83 per biweekly paycheck — after an estimated $7,670 federal tax and $2,941 California state tax, plus Social Security and Medicare. Enter your own salary in the calculator above for an exact breakdown.
Is this California paycheck calculator accurate?
It is a close estimate based on 2026 IRS federal tables and 2026 California state tax tables. It excludes city/county wage taxes, tax credits, and the 401(k)/FICA nuance. See our methodology for details.