# California Hourly Paycheck Calculator (2026)

> Calculate your net take-home pay from hourly wages in California. Includes standard 40h, 1.5x overtime math, and 2026 tax withholdings.

State Min Wage: $16.50/hr    2026 FLSA Overtime Rules (1.5x)
# California Hourly Paycheck Calculator

Adjust your hourly rate, standard weekly hours, and overtime hours to calculate your exact take-home pay in California after 2026 federal, state, and FICA deductions.

Other Tools for CA: [California Salary](/salary-calculator/california/)[California Bonus Tax](/bonus-tax-calculator/california/)[California Gross-Up](/gross-up-calculator/california/)       12/10/2026, 12:00  California Paycheck Calculator — 2026 Take-Home Pay   California Hourly Paycheck Summary
**Annual Gross Salary**:  Drag slider or enter amount     $        $10k  $100k  $200k  $350k+
**Hourly Pay Rate**:  State Min: $16.50/hr    $   / hour
**Weekly Standard Hours**:
**Weekly Overtime (1.5x)**:               "No Tax on Overtime" Simulation  Trending

Simulate take-home pay if overtime wages are 100% exempt from income taxes and FICA.

Overtime Tax Savings:
**Gross Bonus Amount**:  Supplemental Withholding    $
**Withholding Method**:   Flat 22% (Supplemental)  Aggregate (Standard W-4)
**Desired Net Bonus (In Hand)**:  Target Net Amount    $

Calculates the exact gross amount an employer must issue so after withholdings, the employee receives exactly your target net amount.

**IRS Filing Status (2026)**:   Single  Married Joint  Head of Household
**Pay Frequency**:   Weekly  Bi-Weekly  2x Month  Monthly  Annual         Pre-Tax Deductions (401k, Health, HSA)
**401(k) Contribution (%)**:    %
**Health Insurance ($/yr)**:   $
**HSA / FSA Pre-Tax ($/yr)**:   $              Estimated Take-Home Pay   $0  / bi-weekly      Annual Equivalent   $0  0% of gross        Effective Tax  0.0%    Total Withheld  $0    Annual Gross  $0       Distribution                        Category   Share  Annual         Net Take-Home Pay      $0         Federal Income Tax      $0         State Income Tax      $0         Social Security (6.2%)      $0         Medicare (1.45% + Addl)      $0          Pre-Tax Deductions      $0         Print / PDF    Embed Widget           Take-Home Pay   $0       Effective Tax  0.0%
## Paycheck & Tax Inputs

**Gross Annual Salary**:   $
**Pay Frequency**:
**Filing Status**:
**Tax Jurisdiction**:   California (Tax Year 2026)
**Hourly Wage**:   $
**Regular Work Hours**:
**Overtime Schedule**:
**Pay Frequency**:
**Filing Status**:
**Tax Jurisdiction**:   California (Tax Year 2026)
**Gross Bonus Amount**:   $
**Withholding Method**:
**Filing Status**:
**Tax Jurisdiction**:   California (Tax Year 2026)
**Desired Net Pay**:   $
**Calculation Method**:   Net-to-Gross Withholding
**Filing Status**:
**Tax Jurisdiction**:   California (Tax Year 2026)         Pre-Tax Deductions
**401(k) Contribution**:
**Health & HSA / FSA**:   $                Estimated Take-Home Pay   $0  / bi-weekly       Gross Paycheck  $0     Total Pre-Tax Deductions  -$0     Federal Income Tax  -$0    State Income Tax (California)  -$0    Social Security Tax (6.2%)  -$0    Medicare Tax (1.45%)  -$0    Total Taxes Withheld  -$0    Effective Total Tax Rate  0.0%    Annual Net Take-Home  $0      Calculated via [JustPaycheck California Hourly Paycheck Calculator](https://justpaycheck.com/hourly-calculator/california/)
## Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum wage in California for 2026?

The standard minimum wage in California is $16.50 per hour. Any hourly employee subject to FLSA rules must be paid at or above this statutory threshold.

How is overtime calculated in California?

Under federal FLSA and California labor laws, non-exempt hourly employees earn 1.5 times their regular hourly rate for all hours worked exceeding 40 hours in a standard workweek.

What is the California SDI tax in 2026?

California State Disability Insurance (SDI) is withheld from employee paychecks at 1.1% on all wage earnings with no maximum taxable wage cap.

What is the highest income tax rate in California?

California's highest marginal state income tax rate is 13.3%, which applies to taxable income over $1,000,000 (comprising a 12.3% top base rate plus 1.0% Mental Health Services Tax).

Does San Francisco or Los Angeles charge city wage tax?

No, California cities do not levy personal income taxes on employee paychecks; all income tax withholding is conducted at the state and federal levels.

What is the California paycheck calculation for Tax Year 2026?

In 2026, California paychecks reflect 10 graduated state income tax brackets (1.0% to 12.3%), the uncapped 1.1% California SDI deduction, and federal FICA with the $184,500 Social Security cap and $16,100 federal standard deduction.

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