California paycheck calculator after tax
California residents face a top marginal state rate of 13.30% in 2025. This page shows how California taxes interact with federal withholding so you can forecast net pay before payday.
Top marginal California rate: 13.30%
Paycheck After Tax Calculator
Estimate your take-home pay after federal, FICA, state, and local taxes. Fine-tune your deductions and instantly share a link that preserves every setting.
Net take-home pay
Your paycheck after federal, FICA, state, and local taxes.
Enter your salary and filing details, then choose Update results to see your take-home pay.
Not tax advice | See Methodology | Last updated: 2025
Detailed tax breakdown
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal income tax | -- |
| Social Security | -- |
| Medicare | -- |
| State income tax | -- |
| Local income tax | -- |
| Total tax | -- |
| Net take-home pay (annual) | -- |
Effective tax rate: --
Marginal rate estimate: --
Run the calculator to unlock a detailed breakdown of your paycheck taxes.
Frequently asked questions
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How does California tax regular wages?
California uses progressive brackets that top out at 13.30%. The calculator matches 2025 withholding tables.
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Are bonuses taxed differently in California?
California employers typically withhold bonuses at 10.23% when using the supplemental method. Switch to the bonus tax page for examples.
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Which cities in California carry local income taxes?
We currently model local taxes for Los Angeles, CA and San Francisco, CA. Choose one from the menu to include the local surcharge.
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Can I use these numbers for tax filing?
These results are for planning payroll withholding. Always review your W-2 and consult a tax professional before filing your annual return.
More CA paycheck tools
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California 2025 single filer brackets
These thresholds help you understand how much of your income falls into each tax band.
| Bracket | Starts at | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0 | 1.00% |
| 2 | $10.412 | 2.00% |
| 3 | $24.684 | 4.00% |
| 4 | $38.959 | 6.00% |
| 5 | $54.081 | 8.00% |
| 6 | $68.350 | 9.30% |
| 7 | $349.138 | 10.30% |
| 8 | $418.961 | 11.30% |
| 9 | $698.271 | 12.40% |
| 10 | $1.000.000 | 13.30% |