Free California Calculators for Pay, Taxes & Money
Accurate, up-to-date California paycheck, income tax and sales tax calculators, built only for California rules. No sign-up, no data stored, just clear answers.
All California Calculators
Three tools are live today. More California finance calculators are on the way, so bookmark this page.
California Paycheck Calculator
See your take-home pay after federal tax, California tax, Social Security, Medicare and SDI. Supports salary, hourly, overtime, bonuses and a local minimum wage map.
Open calculatorCalifornia Income Tax Calculator
Estimate your state tax bill, effective rate, bracket and refund. Compare filing statuses and explore every bracket with an interactive ladder.
Open calculatorCalifornia Sales Tax Calculator
Add or remove sales tax using the exact combined rate for your city. Tap the map, check what is taxable and compare cities.
Open calculatorCalifornia Overtime Calculator
Daily and weekly overtime plus double time under California labor rules, with a clear pay breakdown.
In developmentCalifornia Property Tax Calculator
Estimate annual property tax by county under Prop 13, including local assessments.
In developmentCalifornia Mortgage Calculator
Monthly payment with California property tax, insurance and PMI built in.
In developmentCalifornia Car Sales Tax & Registration Calculator
Sales tax by city plus DMV registration costs when you buy a vehicle.
In developmentCalifornia SDI & Paid Family Leave Calculator
Estimate weekly disability and family leave benefits from your past earnings.
In developmentCalifornia Unemployment Benefits Calculator
Estimate your weekly EDD unemployment payment and how long it could last.
In developmentCalifornia Rent Increase Calculator
Check whether a rent increase is within the limit set by California’s statewide rent cap law.
In developmentWhy use California Calculator?
Built on official sources
Our math follows the EDD, Franchise Tax Board, CDTFA and IRS published rates, not guesses.
Updated for 2026
Rates, brackets and local minimum wages are checked against the latest notices and dated on every tool.
Private by design
Everything is calculated in your browser. We do not store or send the numbers you enter.
Key California dates to know
- October 1, 2026Los Angeles County sales tax rises by 0.5% under Measure ER, lifting the Los Angeles city rate to 10.25%.
- January 1, 2027California’s minimum wage increases to $17.40. San Diego’s city minimum wage rises to $18.35.
- April 15, 2027Deadline for 2026 California income tax returns and the first 2027 estimated payment.
California calculators for every paycheck, tax and money question
California has its own tax system, its own disability insurance, hundreds of local sales tax rates and dozens of city minimum wages. National calculators miss these details. California Calculator is built around them. Start with the California paycheck calculator to see your net pay after federal tax, California withholding and 1.3% SDI. Use the California income tax calculator to estimate what you will owe when you file Form 540. Check the California sales tax calculator before a big purchase to see the exact rate in your city.
What makes California different?
- Progressive state income tax from 1% to 12.3%, plus 1% over $1 million.
- State Disability Insurance of 1.3% on all wages in 2026, with no earnings cap.
- Local sales tax on top of a 7.25% base, ranging up to 11.75%.
- City minimum wages that exceed the state’s $16.90 in more than 40 places.
- Daily overtime rules that go beyond federal law.
Frequently asked questions
Are these California calculators free?
Yes. Every calculator is completely free with no account required.
How accurate are the results?
They follow current published California and federal rates and give close estimates. Payroll systems and tax software may differ by a few dollars because of rounding and individual circumstances, so treat results as estimates.
Do you store my income or personal information?
No. Calculations run in your browser and the numbers you enter are not sent to our servers.
Which California calculators are available now?
The California paycheck calculator, income tax calculator and sales tax calculator are live. Overtime, property tax, mortgage, vehicle, SDI, unemployment and rent increase calculators are planned.
How often are the rates updated?
We review them when California or the IRS publishes changes, including quarterly sales tax updates and the January minimum wage change.
Are these calculators for other states?
No. This site is focused on California only, so every rule and rate is specific to California.
California Calculator provides estimates for education only. It is not tax, legal or financial advice. Sources include the California EDD, FTB, CDTFA, Department of Industrial Relations and the IRS. Last reviewed November 4, 2026.