StateCalifornia paycheck calculator
See your California take-home pay after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare, and California’s 6% state income tax. Enter your salary below — the calculator is pre-set to California.
| Gross pay | $75,000 |
| Federal income tax | −$8,114 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$4,650 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$1,088 |
| State tax (California) | −$4,500 |
| Take-home pay | $56,649 |
| Effective tax rate | 24.5% |
Graduated 1%–13.3%; effective ~6% at typical incomes.
Estimate using 2025 federal + FICA tables and a simplified state rate (verified 2026-06-19). Excludes 401(k)/HSA, local taxes, and credits. Not tax advice — see how this is calculated.
California tax & wage facts
State income tax
Minimum wage
Take-home on $75k
Graduated 1%–13.3%; effective ~6% at typical incomes.
Common questions about California pay
Does California have a state income tax?
Yes. Graduated 1%–13.3%; effective ~6% at typical incomes. On a $75,000 salary that is about $4,500/year in California state income tax in this estimate.
What is the take-home pay on $75,000 in California?
About $56,649/year ($2,179 per bi-weekly paycheck) for a single filer — after roughly $8,114 federal tax, $5,738 FICA, and $4,500 California state tax. Adjust the calculator for your exact salary and filing status.
What is the minimum wage in California?
The California minimum wage is $16.5 per hour. At full time (~2,080 hours/year) that is about $34,320 gross per year.