California Payroll Tax Calculator
Calculate payroll taxes in California. See FICA, federal withholding, and California state tax up to 13.3%. Employer cost breakdown included.
How This Calculator Works
Calculation methodology and assumptions
Payroll tax calculator for California. Employee taxes: Social Security 6.2% (up to $168,600 wage base), Medicare 1.45% (+ 0.9% Additional Medicare Tax above $200,000), federal income tax withholding, and California state income tax up to 13.3%. Employer taxes: matching FICA (6.2% SS + 1.45% Medicare), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance.
Key State Information
California payroll facts: State income tax up to 13.3%. Median household income: $91,905. State minimum wage: $16/hr (above federal $7.25).
Frequently Asked Questions
What payroll taxes do employers pay in California?
California employers pay: Social Security (6.2% up to $168,600), Medicare (1.45%), FUTA (0.6% on first $7,000), and state unemployment insurance (SUTA). Employers must also withhold California state income tax from employee paychecks.
How much does an employee cost beyond salary in California?
Employer payroll taxes typically add 7.65-10% to salary costs (FICA match + FUTA/SUTA). On a $91,905 salary, expect $7,812-$9,191 in additional employer taxes annually.
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