California local payroll taxes
Cities and counties in California that levy a local payroll tax — and how they show on your stub.
California cities with local payroll tax
Highest state income tax bracket in the US. SDI is mandatory. Higher minimums apply in some industries (fast food, healthcare).
California official sources
Official sources
- IRS Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- IRS Topic 751 — Social Security and Medicare Withholding Rates — IRS · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- SSA — Contribution and Benefit Base — SSA · 2025 · last verified 2025-04-01
- U.S. DOL — Overtime Pay (FLSA) — DOL · last verified 2025-04-01
More California guides
- California paycheck calculator (2025)
- California pay stub checker
- California salary after tax
- California state income tax on your paycheck
- California payroll deductions guide
- California overtime pay rules
- California minimum wage on a paycheck
- California pay stub laws
- California: why is my paycheck lower than expected?
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