Including California's 6.5% state income tax
| Gross Salary | $55,000 |
| Federal Income Tax | −$4,562 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | −$3,410 |
| Medicare (1.45%) | −$798 |
| California State Tax (6.5%) | −$3,575 |
| Take-Home Pay | $42,656 |
On a $55,000 salary in California, you can expect to take home approximately $42,656 per year, or about $3,555 per month. Your effective total tax rate is 22.4%.