California income tax calculator 2026
Estimate your 2026 California state income tax. California has a graduated state income tax with 10 brackets from 1% to 13.3%. See your taxable income, marginal rate and the same income in other states.
- ๐บ๐ธ US federal & state rules
- 2026 state rates, checked against state revenue departments
- See sources
California state income tax for 2026
$2,774.57
3.7% of $75,000. Marginal rate 8%.
- State taxable income
- $69,294
- Federal income tax
- $7,670
- Federal + state
- $10,445 (13.9%)
- Monthly
- $231.21
This is an example. Enter your numbers above and press the button to see your own result.
Same income in other states
| California | $2,775 (3.7%) |
|---|---|
| Texas | no income tax |
| Florida | no income tax |
| New York | $3,453 (4.6%) |
| Illinois | $3,568 (4.8%) |
| Pennsylvania | $2,303 (3.1%) |
California brackets (single)
| 1% | $0 to $11,079 |
|---|---|
| 2% | $11,079 to $26,264 |
| 4% | $26,264 to $41,452 |
| 6% | $41,452 to $57,542 |
| 8% | $57,542 to $72,724 |
| 9.3% | $72,724 to $371,479 |
| 10.3% | $371,479 to $445,771 |
| 11.3% | $445,771 to $742,953 |
| 12.3% | $742,953 to $1,000,000 |
| 13.3% | over $1,000,000 |
- A planning estimate using California's standard deduction and personal exemptions or credits. Itemized deductions, state-specific credits and retirement income rules are not applied.
Show the math
| Income after pre-tax contributions | $75,000 |
|---|---|
| California standard deduction | โ$5,706 |
| State taxable income | $69,294 |
| Tax from brackets | $2,927.57 |
| Personal and dependent credits | โ$153.00 |
| State tax | $2,774.57 |
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How it works
The calculator starts from your income after pre-tax contributions, subtracts California's standard deduction and personal exemptions where they exist, and applies a graduated state income tax with 10 brackets from 1% to 13.3%. Personal credits come off the tax. California allows a standard deduction of $5,706 for single filers and a personal credit of $153.
Things to keep in mind
California has no local income taxes. Itemized deductions and state-specific credits are not applied, so filers with large deductions will owe less than shown.
Some California rules, such as high-income phase-outs or special rates on certain income, are left out of this estimate. The state revenue department's own calculator or instructions have the full detail.
Sources
Rules applied as of 2026-01-01. See the sources below for details.
- Tax Foundation, State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026Checked 2026-10-19
Frequently asked questions
What is the California income tax rate?
California uses 10 brackets from 1% to 13.3%. Only income inside each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate.
What is the California standard deduction?
$5,706 for single filers in 2026 and $11,412 for married couples filing jointly.
Does California tax Social Security or retirement income?
This calculator is for wages and ordinary income. California's treatment of Social Security, pensions and retirement account withdrawals follows separate rules that are not applied here.
Are there local income taxes in California?
No. California does not allow cities or counties to tax wages.