California income tax calculator
California taxes income at rates from 1% to 13.3%. See your California tax next to federal and payroll tax.
Effective state rate 4.2% · top rate 13.3%. Ranks #35 of 51 for this income (1 = lowest).
California income tax in 2026
The top 13.3% rate includes the 1% Mental Health Services surcharge on income over $1 million. California also withholds State Disability Insurance (SDI) from wages, which is not included here.
California brackets (single filers)
| Rate | Taxable income over |
|---|---|
| 1% | $0 |
| 2% | $11,079 |
| 4% | $26,264 |
| 6% | $41,452 |
| 8% | $57,542 |
| 9.3% | $72,724 |
| 10.3% | $371,479 |
| 11.3% | $445,771 |
| 12.3% | $742,953 |
| 13.3% | $1,000,000 |
Married couples filing jointly have their own, wider brackets, which the calculator uses.
This is a simplified model: it covers the main deduction, exemptions and brackets but not every state credit. Check the California Department of Revenue for your return. More in the methodology.
Questions people ask
What is the California income tax rate for 2026?
California has graduated rates from 1% to 13.3% in 2026. The top 13.3% rate includes the 1% Mental Health Services surcharge on income over $1 million. California also withholds State Disability Insurance (SDI) from wages, which is not included here.
How much California tax will I pay on $75,000?
Enter $75,000 in the calculator above for your filing status; it shows the exact bracket split, the effective state rate and how California ranks against every other state at that income.
Does California have local income taxes?
California does not have widespread local income taxes, so the state figure is usually the whole story.
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