California Paycheck
Calculator
Estimate your California take-home pay. See federal tax, California state tax, Social Security, Medicare and State Disability Insurance (SDI) withheld from your paycheck.
Estimate Your California Paycheck
Enter your pay details below. This is an estimate for informational purposes only.
Estimated Results (per pay period)
This calculator provides estimates only and is not tax, legal or accounting advice. Federal tax uses the 2026 IRS withholding formula (Publication 15-T, Worksheet 1A) assuming a standard Form W-4 with no additional adjustments. California state tax uses the official 2026 EDD payroll withholding tables (Method B, Exact Calculation Method) — the actual formula employers use, which is not the same as the annual tax-return rate schedule and assumes zero withholding allowances claimed. It also uses the 2026 Social Security wage base and the 2026 California SDI rate. It assumes Single or Married Filing Jointly status, does not account for local taxes, additional W-4 allowances/credits, overtime rules or benefit-specific pre-tax treatment (pre-tax deductions are assumed to reduce wages subject to withholding). Actual withholding depends on your W-4/DE 4, employer payroll system and individual circumstances. Consult a tax professional or payroll provider for exact figures.
Sources: IRS Publication 15-T (2026), California EDD 2026 Withholding Schedules (Method B), California EDD SDI rate. Last verified: August 14, 2026.
How California Paycheck Withholding Works
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