California Income Tax Brackets 2026
California uses a progressive income tax system with 10 brackets.
State Tax
13.3%
Top marginal rate
COL Index
142
Above national avg
Median Income
$100,149
Household
Brackets
10
Progressive
California Tax Brackets (single filer schedule)
Our dataset holds one bracket schedule per state, shown here for a single filer. We do not have separate married-filing-jointly state brackets, so joint filers should check the state revenue department.
| Income Range | Marginal Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 — $11,079 | 1.00% |
| $11,079 — $26,264 | 2.00% |
| $26,264 — $41,452 | 4.00% |
| $41,452 — $57,542 | 6.00% |
| $57,542 — $72,724 | 8.00% |
| $72,724 — $371,479 | 9.30% |
| $371,479 — $445,771 | 10.30% |
| $445,771 — $742,953 | 11.30% |
| $742,953 — $1,000,000 | 12.30% |
| $1,000,000 — and above | 13.30% |
California State Tax at Different Income Levels
| Gross Income | State Tax | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,535 | 3.07% |
| $75,000 | $3,414 | 4.55% |
| $100,000 | $5,739 | 5.74% |
| $150,000 | $10,389 | 6.93% |
| $200,000 | $15,039 | 7.52% |
| $300,000 | $24,339 | 8.11% |
Take-Home Pay in California at Common Salaries
Single filer, 2026 standard deduction, wages only. Computed with the same federal, state, and FICA functions as our tax calculator.
| Gross | Federal | California | FICA | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $1,535 | $3,825 | $40,820 | $3,402 |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $3,414 | $5,738 | $58,178 | $4,848 |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $5,739 | $7,650 | $73,441 | $6,120 |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $10,389 | $11,475 | $103,402 | $8,617 |
2026 Federal Brackets (apply in California too)
Federal brackets apply to taxable income after the standard deduction ($16,100 single, $32,200 married filing jointly).
Single
| $0 — $12,400 | 10% |
| $12,400 — $50,400 | 12% |
| $50,400 — $105,700 | 22% |
| $105,700 — $201,775 | 24% |
| $201,775 — $256,225 | 32% |
| $256,225 — $640,600 | 35% |
| $640,600 — and above | 37% |
Married filing jointly
| $0 — $24,800 | 10% |
| $24,800 — $100,800 | 12% |
| $100,800 — $211,400 | 22% |
| $211,400 — $403,550 | 24% |
| $403,550 — $512,450 | 32% |
| $512,450 — $768,700 | 35% |
| $768,700 — and above | 37% |
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Frequently Asked Questions about California Taxes
Does California have state income tax?
California has a progressive income tax system with rates ranging from 1.0% to 13.3% for 2026.
How much is federal tax in California?
Federal income tax in California is the same as in all other US states. For 2026, the federal brackets range from 10% to 37%, depending on your taxable income and filing status.
What is the cost of living in California?
The cost of living in California has an index of 142, where 100 is the national average. This means California is 42% more expensive than the average US state.