Jan 6, 2026
California Paycheck Calculator
High-contrast one-page estimator for take-home pay (net). Hourly or salary, deductions, and optional simplified tax logic.
Mode: Standard
Inputs
Deductions
Taxes (Effective Rates)
Payroll Taxes (FICA / Medicare / CA SDI)
Standard mode is easiest to keep accurate: set Federal + CA effective rates based on your last paystub.
Advanced: Simplified Tax Tables
This mode uses simplified bracket tables in the script. Update the bracket values for your target year.
Disclaimer: Estimates only. Exact withholding depends on your W-4/DE-4, benefits, and employer payroll rules.
Results
Estimated net pay (this paycheck)
$0.00
Gross pay
$0.00
Total taxes
$0.00
Pre-tax deductions
$0.00
Post-tax deductions
$0.00
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Tip: For the closest match to a real paystub, use Standard mode and set effective rates based on your last paycheck.


