California Paycheck Calculator

California Paycheck Taxes in 2026

California state income tax for 2026: 1% - 13.3%. Our 2026 tax engine applies CA's progressive schedule (top marginal rate 13.3%) after the $5,706 single-filer standard deduction.

Every California paycheck also has federal FICA withheld: Social Security at 6.2% of gross wages up to the $184,500 wage base (2026) and Medicare at 1.45% of all wages, plus an additional 0.9% Medicare surtax on wages above $200,000 per year.

The minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour. CA payroll can also include: CA SDI (State Disability Insurance), CA PFL (Paid Family Leave).

Frequently Asked Questions

How much state income tax does California take out of my paycheck?

California state income tax for 2026 is 1% - 13.3%. Our 2026 tax engine applies CA's progressive schedule (top marginal rate 13.3%) after the $5,706 single-filer standard deduction. Enter your gross pay and pay frequency above for an exact per-paycheck estimate.

How much are Social Security and Medicare (FICA) taxes in California?

FICA is federal, so it is the same in California as in every state: Social Security is 6.2% of gross wages up to the 2026 wage base of $184,500, and Medicare is 1.45% of all wages, with an additional 0.9% withheld on wages above $200,000 per year.

What is the minimum wage in California in 2026?

The minimum wage in California is $16.90 per hour. CA payroll can also include: CA SDI (State Disability Insurance), CA PFL (Paid Family Leave). Enter your actual hourly rate or salary in the calculator to estimate your take-home pay per pay period.