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Create accurate paystubs for California employees with Progressive 9.3% state income tax, plus all applicable deductions automatically calculated.
| Deduction | Rate | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Income Tax | 10% – 37% | Federal | Progressive brackets based on income and filing status |
| Social Security (OASDI) | 6.20% | Federal | Up to $168,600 wage base (2024) |
| Medicare (HI) | 1.45% | Federal | No wage base limit; +0.9% Additional Medicare Tax over $200K |
| California State Income Tax | 9.3% | State | Progressive rate • Std deduction: $5,540 |
| CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) – includes Paid Family Leave (PFL) | 1.1% | State | Employee-paid disability insurance • Wage base: $153,164 |
| San Francisco Payroll Expense Tax | 0.38% | Local | SF businesses with payroll > $400K |
| CA Mental Health Services Tax | 1% | Special |
| Tax Rate | Income Range (Single Filer) |
|---|---|
| 1% | $0 – $10,412 |
| 2% | $10,412 – $24,684 |
| 4% | $24,684 – $38,959 |
| 6% | $38,959 – $54,081 |
| 8% | $54,081 – $68,350 |
| 9.3% | $68,350 – $349,137 |
| 10.3% | $349,137 – $418,961 |
| 11.3% | $418,961 – $698,271 |
| 12.3% | $698,271 – $1,000,000 |
| 13.3% | $1,000,000 and above |
* Brackets shown for single filers. Married/joint filers may have different thresholds.
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California has the highest state income tax rate in the nation at 13.3%. SDI covers both disability and paid family leave, and the state has some of the most detailed paystub requirements in the country.
California uses a progressive income tax system with a top rate of 9.3%. Combined with federal taxes and FICA, California workers typically see 6 separate deductions on their paystubs. Our generator handles all of these calculations automatically.
California requires detailed itemized wage statements including gross wages, total hours worked, piece rates, all deductions, net wages, pay period dates, employee name/SSN last 4, employer name/address, and all applicable hourly rates with hours at each rate.
Must pay at least semi-monthly. Overtime must be paid by the next regular payday for the period in which it was earned.
A typical California paystub includes 6 deductions: Federal Income Tax (10%-37%), Social Security (6.2%), Medicare (1.45%), California State Income Tax (9.3%), CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) – includes Paid Family Leave (PFL) (1.1%). Our generator calculates all of these automatically.
California has a progressive income tax with rates ranging from 1% to 13.3%. The rate used for your paystub depends on your income level and filing status. Visit the California Franchise Tax Board for exact rates.
CA State Disability Insurance (SDI) – includes Paid Family Leave (PFL) is a state-mandated disability insurance program. Employees in California contribute 1.1% of their wages to fund short-term disability benefits. This deduction appears as a separate line item on your paystub.
Yes, some jurisdictions in California impose local income or occupational taxes: San Francisco Payroll Expense Tax (0.38%) applies to SF businesses with payroll > $400K. These may appear as additional deductions on your paystub depending on your work location.
The current minimum wage in California is $16.00 per hour. Our paystub generator supports any hourly rate or annual salary amount. Some cities and counties may have higher local minimum wage requirements.
Yes! You can generate a free California paystub with a SAMPLE watermark at no cost and no signup required. To remove the watermark for professional use, paid plans start at just $5.99.
You'll need: company name and address, employee name, pay rate (hourly or salary), pay frequency, and the pay period date. Our form also supports optional fields like hire date, EIN, SSN (last 4 digits), additional earnings, and custom deductions.
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