Including California's 6.5% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $20,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$500 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$1,240 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$290 |
| California State Tax (6.5%) | −$1,300 |
| Take-Home Pay | $16,670 |
On a $20,000 salary in California, you can expect to take home approximately $16,670 per year, or about $1,389 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 16.7%.