California has a state income tax of up to 13.3%. Fill in your details, preview your pay stub live, and download a ready-to-use PDF.
Create a California Pay Stub →State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Federal & FICA
Included
Additional state tax
Yes
Local tax
None
Thi Pay Stubs calculates California withholding using the same federal rules (IRS Publication 15-T, current Social Security and Medicare rates) every state uses, plus California's own 2026 income tax brackets, along with the additional state payroll tax. Fill out one form, preview the result live, and download a professional PDF — no account or signup required.
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Questions
Yes. California's state income tax brackets go up to 13.3% for 2026, and Thi Pay Stubs calculates the correct amount automatically based on the pay entered.
Every pay stub includes federal income tax withholding and FICA (Social Security and Medicare). For California, state income tax is added as well. California also has an additional state-specific payroll tax that Thi Pay Stubs calculates automatically.
Yes — Thi Pay Stubs's California calculations apply statewide, and you can enter any city or county as part of the address.
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