Take Home Pay for California (2026)
California (CA) Key Facts
State Income Tax
13.3%
Sales Tax Rate
7.25%
Property Tax Rate
0.74%
Overall State Tax Burden
21.3% combined rates
How This Calculator Works in California
This calculator estimates your take-home pay in California, factoring in federal income tax, FICA, and California's state income tax.
California Overview
Take-home pay in California is affected by federal income tax, FICA, and state income tax at up to 13.3%. California deducts State Disability Insurance (SDI) at 1.1% from every paycheck. Paid Family Leave (PFL) is funded through SDI. The state minimum wage is $16/hr+, and overtime kicks in after 8 hours per day, not just 40 per week.
How California Compares
California's combined rates (income: 13.3%, sales: 7.25%, property: 0.74%) compare to Oregon (9.9%, 0%, 0.97%) and Nevada (0%, 6.85%, 0.6%).
| State | Top Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | 9.9% | Oregon has an income tax rate of 9.9%. |
| Nevada | 0% | Nevada has an income tax rate of 0%. |
| Arizona | 2.5% | Arizona has an income tax rate of 2.5%. |
California's income tax rate of 13.3% compares to a national average of approximately 5.04%. This is above the national average.
Tips for California Residents
- 1California state income tax at up to 13.3% reduces your take-home pay on every paycheck.
- 2California deducts State Disability Insurance (SDI) at 1.1% from every paycheck. Paid Family Leave (PFL) is funded through SDI. The state minimum wage is $16/hr+, and overtime kicks in after 8 hours per day, not just 40 per week.
- 3Pre-tax 401(k), HSA, and FSA contributions reduce both federal and state taxable income, increasing your net pay.
- 4Your effective tax rate is typically lower than your marginal rate, especially in progressive tax states.
- 5After major life changes (marriage, new child, job change), review both federal W-4 and state withholding forms to optimize take-home pay.