California Income Tax Guide (2026)
California (CA) — wage income tax structure: progressive. Data status: official. Last verified 2026-07-20.
Calculator
Structure
progressive
Sample state tax*
$3,413.64
Marginal (state)
9.30%
Est. net after fed+FICA+state*
$58,178.86
*Illustrative single filer with $75,000 wages treated as AGI/taxable for state preview (no state deduction modeling). Federal uses the standard deduction. Not a filing worksheet.
California income tax rates and brackets
| Rate | Taxable income (single, cents→USD) |
|---|---|
| 1.00% | $0.00 – $11,079.00 |
| 2.00% | $11,079.01 – $26,264.00 |
| 4.00% | $26,264.01 – $41,452.00 |
| 6.00% | $41,452.01 – $57,542.00 |
| 8.00% | $57,542.01 – $72,724.00 |
| 9.30% | $72,724.01 – $371,479.00 |
| 10.30% | $371,479.01 – $445,771.00 |
| 11.30% | $445,771.01 – $742,953.00 |
| 12.30% | $742,953.01 – $1,000,000.00 |
| 13.30% | $1,000,000.01 and above |
Federal, state and FICA take-home breakdown
On the $75,000 single-filer sample: federal income tax $7,670.00, employee FICA $5,737.50, state income tax $3,413.64. Approximate taxable income after federal standard deduction ≈ $58,900 (federal only).
Notes and caveats
- Progressive brackets for TY2026. Joint thresholds are simplified (often ~2× single) unless noted; verify filing-status tables before filing. Top marginal rate ≈ 13.30%.
Official sources
Tax Foundation — 2026 state income tax rates and brackets . Always confirm with the California taxing agency before filing.