Calculate your California paycheck for 2025 with accurate tax breakdowns, deductions, and net pay based on your filing status and pay frequency.
California Paycheck Calculator - Key Terms Explained (2025)
Gross Yearly Salary:
This is the total amount of money you make in a year before any taxes or deductions are taken out. It includes your basic pay and any bonuses or extra income.
Pay Frequency:
This shows how often you get paid. If you choose weekly, the calculator gives you your paycheck weekly. If you choose monthly, it shows your monthly paycheck. Other choices include hourly, daily, bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and yearly.
Filing Status:
This tells the calculator how much tax you owe based on your life situation. You can pick Single, Married, or Head of Household.
Federal Income Tax:
This is the tax that goes to the U.S. government. It's based on your income and filing status. The more you make, the higher the tax rate.
Social Security Tax (6.2%):
This tax helps pay for retirement and disability benefits. It takes 6.2% of your salary up to a limit set by the government.
Medicare Tax (1.45%):
This tax helps pay for health care for people over 65. Everyone pays 1.45% of their income.
California State Tax:
This is the tax that goes to the state of California. It also depends on how much you earn. The more you earn, the more tax you pay.
SDI (State Disability Insurance):
This tax helps workers if they can't work due to a short-term disability. In California, it's 1.1% of your income.
Net Salary:
This is the money you take home after all taxes are taken out. It's your actual paycheck.
California State Income Tax Brackets for 2025
| Tax Rate | Taxable Income (Single / HOH / Married Filing Separate) |
|---|---|
| 1.00% | $0 – $10,099 |
| 2.00% | $10,100 – $23,942 |
| 4.00% | $23,943 – $37,788 |
| 6.00% | $37,789 – $52,455 |
| 8.00% | $52,456 – $66,295 |
| 9.30% | $66,296 – $338,639 |
| 11.30% | $338,640 – $406,364 |
| 12.30% | $406,365 – $677,275 |
| 13.30% | $677,276 and over |
These brackets apply to most individuals in California. If you're married and filing jointly, the income limits are usually doubled.
Federal Income Tax Brackets for 2025
| Tax Rate | Single Filers | Married Filing Jointly | Head of Household |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10% | $0 – $11,000 | $0 – $22,000 | $0 – $15,700 |
| 12% | $11,001 – $44,725 | $22,001 – $89,450 | $15,701 – $59,850 |
| 22% | $44,726 – $95,375 | $89,451 – $190,750 | $59,851 – $95,350 |
| 24% | $95,376 – $182,100 | $190,751 – $364,200 | $95,351 – $182,100 |
| 32% | $182,101 – $231,250 | $364,201 – $462,500 | $182,101 – $231,250 |
| 35% | $231,251 – $578,125 | $462,501 – $693,750 | $231,251 – $578,100 |
| 37% | Over $578,125 | Over $693,750 | Over $578,100 |