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California Income Tax Guide
California has the highest top marginal state income tax rate in the US at 13.3% for incomes over $1 million.
Top Tax Rate
13.3%
State income tax
Average Salary
$74,000
Annual average
Cost of Living
151
100 = national avg
Local Taxes
No
City/county taxes
Key Highlights
- Highest state income tax
- High salaries in tech
- Very high cost of living
Major Cities
Los Angeles
San Francisco
San Diego
San Jose
Estimated Take-Home on $74,000
Gross Annual
$74,000
Federal Tax (est.)
-$8,880
State Tax (13.3%)
-$9,842
FICA (7.65%)
-$5,661
Net Take-Home
$49,617
$4,134/month
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