California tax brackets for 2025
These tables summarize the California income tax brackets that apply to wages earned in 2025. Pair them with our calculator to estimate withholding.
Single filers
| 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% |
Married filing jointly
| Bracket | Starts at | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $0 | 1.00% |
| 2 | $20.824 | 2.00% |
| 3 | $49.368 | 4.00% |
| 4 | $77.918 | 6.00% |
| 5 | $108.162 | 8.00% |
| 6 | $136.700 | 9.30% |
| 7 | $698.276 | 10.30% |
| 8 | $837.922 | 11.30% |
| 9 | $1.396.542 | 12.40% |
| 10 | $2.000.000 | 13.30% |
Update notes
- Indexed using 2024 figures with projected inflation adjustment.