California Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your California take-home pay per paycheck after federal tax, state income tax, SDI and FICA.
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What comes out of a California paycheck?
- Federal income tax using the 2026 brackets.
- California income tax – a progressive tax from 1% to 12.3%, plus a 1% Mental Health Services Tax on income over $1 million.
- CA SDI – State Disability Insurance, a percentage of all wages (no cap since 2024).
- Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%).
California income tax brackets (single)
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to $11,079 | 1% |
| $11,080 – $26,264 | 2% |
| $26,265 – $41,452 | 4% |
| $41,453 – $57,542 | 6% |
| $57,543 – $72,724 | 8% |
| $72,725 – $371,479 | 9.3% |
| $371,480 – $445,771 | 10.3% |
| $445,772 – $742,953 | 11.3% |
| Over $742,953 | 12.3% |
California brackets are adjusted for inflation each year. Married couples filing jointly get bands twice as wide.
Frequently asked questions
What is CA SDI?
State Disability Insurance funds disability and paid family leave benefits. It is withheld from all wages with no upper limit.
Why is my California paycheck smaller than in Texas?
California adds state income tax and SDI; Texas has neither.
Last updated 15 November 2026. Results are estimates for general information and are not financial, tax, legal or medical advice.
