Including California's 6.5% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $45,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$3,362 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$2,790 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$652 |
| California State Tax (6.5%) | −$2,925 |
| Take-Home Pay | $35,271 |
On a $45,000 salary in California, you can expect to take home approximately $35,271 per year, or about $2,939 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 21.6%.