California Paycheck Calculator 2025
Use this California paycheck calculator to estimate take-home pay after federal tax, California's progressive state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare.
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Estimated take-home pay (Bi-weekly (every 2 weeks))
$2,242.17
$58,296 per year · 77.7% of gross
Deduction breakdown (per paycheck)
- Gross pay
- $2,884.62
- − Federal income tax
- $305.73
- − Social Security (FICA)
- $178.85
- − Medicare (FICA)
- $41.83
- − California state income tax
- $116.04
- Take-home pay
- $2,242.17
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How taxes work in California
California uses a progressive state income tax with marginal rates ranging from 1% to 13.3%. As with the federal system, only the portion of your income that falls inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
Before the brackets apply, California subtracts a standard deduction of about $5,540 for single filers.
These state brackets are applied in addition to federal income tax and FICA, all of which are withheld from each California paycheck.
What changes a California paycheck?
California uses progressive income tax rates from 1% to 13.3% in this 2025 model, so state tax rises as taxable income moves through the brackets.
This estimate includes federal and state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include California SDI, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Example: take-home pay on $60,000 in California
Here's how a $60,000 salary breaks down for a single filer paid bi-weekly in California. After all taxes, take-home pay is about $48,493 per year — 80.8% of gross. Adjust the calculator above for your own numbers.
| Line item | Per year | Per paycheck |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $60,000 | $2,308 |
| − Federal income tax | $5,072 | $195 |
| − Social Security (FICA) | $3,720 | $143 |
| − Medicare (FICA) | $870 | $33 |
| − California state income tax | $1,845 | $71 |
| Take-home pay | $48,493 | $1,865 |
Estimate for a single filer, 2025 tax year, no pre-tax deductions. Figures are rounded. See our methodology for assumptions.
Sources and limitations
The 2025 California tax inputs on this page are based on California Franchise Tax Board. The estimate covers federal income tax, state income tax, Social Security, and Medicare. It does not include local taxes, state disability or unemployment withholding, tax credits, pre-tax benefits, or employer-specific deductions.
Review the full calculation methodology and tax sources.
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Frequently asked questions
Does California have a state income tax?
California has a progressive state income tax (1%–13.3%), withheld in addition to federal income tax and FICA.
What are the California income tax rates?
California has progressive brackets with marginal rates from 1% to 13.3%. Only income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
How much is taken out of a paycheck in California?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2%), and Medicare (1.45%) are withheld nationwide. In addition, California withholds state income tax as described above. Use the calculator on this page for an estimate based on your salary.