California Paycheck Calculator
2025 federal + California state tax + FICA, per paycheck and per year. Estimates for planning.
Net pay / period
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Federal tax
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Social Security + Medicare
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State tax
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Annual net
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Effective tax rate
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(all taxes) ÷ gross
Tax year 2025 tables. Estimates for planning only — not tax advice. Local taxes, SDI, and credits are not modeled; results for high incomes or unusual deductions will differ from a real paycheck.
California income tax — brackets
| From | To (single) | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $0 | up to $11,079 | 1.00% |
| $11,079 | up to $26,249 | 2.00% |
| $26,249 | up to $41,421 | 4.00% |
| $41,421 | up to $57,824 | 6.00% |
| $57,824 | up to $72,726 | 8.00% |
| $72,726 | up to $360,659 | 9.300% |
| $360,659 | up to $432,787 | 10.300% |
| $432,787 | up to $721,316 | 11.300% |
| $721,316 | and above | 12.300% |
Married brackets differ; the calculator uses them automatically. CA progressive 1%–12.3% (+1% mental-health surtax over $1M), tax year 2025 schedule (FTB). Brackets indexed yearly — verify at ftb.ca.gov. CA SDI (1.2% in 2025, wage cap) not modeled.
Federal tables (all states)
| Bracket (single) | Up to | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $11,925 | 10% |
| 2 | $48,475 | 12% |
| 3 | $103,350 | 22% |
| 4 | $197,300 | 24% |
| 5 | $250,525 | 32% |
| 6 | $626,350 | 35% |
| 7 | — | 37% |
Tax year 2025. Standard deduction $15,750 single / $31,500 married (OBBBA). Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100; Medicare 1.4500000000000002% + 0.8999999999999999% over $200,000.
Frequently asked questions
How much is taken out of a paycheck in California?
California's progressive 1%–12.3% brackets apply, plus a 1% mental-health surtax over $1M. CA also withholds SDI (~1.2% in 2025) which this estimator does not model — expect real checks to be a bit lower. On top of that, everyone pays federal income tax (after the $15,750 single / $31,500 married standard deduction for 2025) and FICA: Social Security 6.2% up to $176,100, Medicare 1.45% (+0.9% over $200K single).
Are these California tax rates current?
The tables reflect tax year 2025 as published by the state and cross-checked in September 2026. State legislatures change rates and brackets — for filing decisions, confirm with the California Department of Revenue.
Does this include local taxes?
No — most local wage taxes (city, county, school) are excluded. Pennsylvania and Ohio residents in particular often see 1%+ local earned-income tax.