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California income tax brackets 2026
California has 10 brackets from 1% to 13.3%. California's top rate includes the 1% mental health services tax on income over $1 million. SDI is 1.3% of all wages in 2026, with no cap.
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $11,079 | 1% |
| $11,079 – $26,264 | 2% |
| $26,264 – $41,452 | 4% |
| $41,452 – $57,542 | 6% |
| $57,542 – $72,724 | 8% |
| $72,724 – $371,479 | 9.3% |
| $371,479 – $445,771 | 10.3% |
| $445,771 – $742,953 | 11.3% |
| $742,953 – $1,000,000 | 12.3% |
| Over $1,000,000 | 13.3% |
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 – $22,158 | 1% |
| $22,158 – $52,528 | 2% |
| $52,528 – $82,904 | 4% |
| $82,904 – $115,084 | 6% |
| $115,084 – $145,448 | 8% |
| $145,448 – $742,958 | 9.3% |
| $742,958 – $891,542 | 10.3% |
| $891,542 – $1,000,000 | 11.3% |
| $1,000,000 – $1,485,906 | 12.3% |
| Over $1,485,906 | 13.3% |
Standard deduction: $5,540 single, $11,080 married. Personal exemption credit: $153 single, $306 married.
Other California payroll deductions
- State Disability Insurance (SDI): 1.3% of wages
Sources: Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026; IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32; California revenue and labor department rates for 2026. Federal: 2026 brackets, $184,500 Social Security wage base. See paycheck calculators for every state.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is California state income tax in 2026?
California has 10 brackets from 1% to 13.3% for 2026. California's top rate includes the 1% mental health services tax on income over $1 million. SDI is 1.3% of all wages in 2026, with no cap.
What taxes come out of a California paycheck?
Federal income tax, Social Security (6.2% of wages up to $184,500 in 2026) and Medicare (1.45%, plus 0.9% on wages over $200,000), California income tax, State Disability Insurance (SDI). Pre-tax 401(k) and health insurance deductions lower your taxable pay.
Is this California paycheck calculator up to date?
Yes. It uses the 2026 federal tax brackets and standard deduction, the 2026 Social Security wage base, and the latest published California tax rules. We last reviewed the California numbers on 20 Oct 2026.
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