California Paycheck Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay in California after federal taxes, state taxes, CASDI, and FICA deductions.
How California Income Tax Works
California has one of the most progressive state income tax systems in the country. Rates start at 1.00% for low-income earners and scale all the way up to 13.3% (or 14.4% if including the mental health services tax) for the highest earners.
In addition to standard state and federal taxes, California employees are also subject to CASDI (California State Disability Insurance), which is automatically deducted from every paycheck.
Using the Paycheck Calculator
- Enter Gross Pay: Type in your salary before any taxes or deductions are taken out.
- Select Frequency: Tell the calculator if the number you entered is your annual salary, a monthly paycheck, or an hourly wage.
- Review Deductions: The results will automatically estimate your federal taxes, FICA, CASDI, and California state taxes to give you your true net take-home pay.
Note: This tool provides estimations for a Single filer using standard deductions. Actual paychecks may vary based on pre-tax 401(k) contributions and health insurance premiums.
California Income Tax Brackets (Single Filers)
California applies a highly progressive tax system with 9 standard brackets, plus an additional surcharge for millionaires. Here is an approximation of the brackets:
| Taxable Income Bracket | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $10,412 | 1.00% |
| $10,413 to $24,684 | 2.00% |
| $24,685 to $38,959 | 4.00% |
| $38,960 to $54,081 | 6.00% |
| $54,082 to $68,350 | 8.00% |
| $68,351 to $349,137 | 9.30% |
| $349,138 to $418,961 | 10.30% |
| $418,962 to $698,271 | 11.30% |
| $698,272 to $999,999 | 12.30% |
| $1,000,000+ | 13.30% + 1.1% Mental Health Tax |