California Payroll Calculator 2026
Calculate your 2026 take-home pay in California with our free paycheck calculator. California uses progressive tax brackets ranging from 1% to 12.3%. Whether you work in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, our tool calculates Federal income tax, California state tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions instantly.
Enter Your Pay Information
Paycheck Breakdown
| Gross Pay | $0.00 |
| Pre-tax Deductions | -$0.00 |
| Taxable Income | $0.00 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$0.00 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$0.00 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | -$0.00 |
| California State Tax | -$0.00 |
| Net Pay | $0.00 |
Annual Summary
California Tax Info
California uses progressive tax brackets ranging from 1% to 12.3%.
How to Use This Calculator
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Enter your Gross Pay amount.
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Select your Pay Frequency (Weekly, Bi-weekly, etc.).
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Choose your Filing Status and State.
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Enter any pre-tax deductions like 401(k) or Insurance.
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Click Calculate to see your Net Pay breakdown.
Formula and Methodology
We use the specific 2026 IRS Publication 15-T verification tables for Federal withholding and official state tax tables for local income tax calculations. FICA rates are applied continuously up to the wage base limit.