Los Angeles Paycheck Calculator 2026
No city or county income tax; California state income tax and SDI apply. A single filer earning $75,000 in Los Angeles takes home about $57,952 a year (22.7% effective tax rate) — and a worker on the city's median full-time pay of $61,690 keeps about $4,106 a month.
Updated 2026-10-03 · Population 3,878,718 · Median household income $82,263 · Combined sales tax 10.250%
| Bi-weekly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross pay | $2,307.69 | $60,000 |
| Federal income tax | -$193.08 | -$5,020 |
| Social Security (6.2%) | -$143.08 | -$3,720 |
| Medicare | -$33.46 | -$870 |
| California income tax | -$60.50 | -$1,573 |
| State Disability Insurance (SDI, incl. Paid Family Leave) | -$30.00 | -$780 |
| Take-home pay | $1,847.57 | $48,037 |
- Take-home $48,037 80.1%
- Federal income tax $5,020 8.4%
- Social Security $3,720 6.2%
- Medicare $870 1.5%
- State tax $2,353 3.9%
Take-home pay vs. taxes at every income level in Los Angeles
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2026 take-home pay in Los Angeles at common salaries
Single filer, standard deduction, paid bi-weekly. “Worth nationally” adjusts for Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA prices. “Rent share” is the median Los Angeles rent ($1,958/month) as a share of take-home.
| Salary | Federal | FICA | State + local | Take-home / yr | Per paycheck | Worth nationally | Rent share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $30,000 | $1,420 | $2,295 | $599 | $25,686 | $988 | $22,617 | 91% |
| $50,000 | $3,820 | $3,825 | $1,623 | $40,732 | $1,567 | $35,866 | 58% |
| $75,000 | $7,670 | $5,738 | $3,640 | $57,952 | $2,229 | $51,030 | 41% |
| $100,000 | $13,170 | $7,650 | $6,211 | $72,969 | $2,807 | $64,253 | 32% |
| $150,000 | $24,734 | $11,475 | $11,511 | $102,280 | $3,934 | $90,062 | 23% |
| $250,000 | $51,304 | $15,514 | $22,111 | $161,071 | $6,195 | $141,830 | 15% |
Take-home pay on typical Los Angeles incomes
What common local incomes leave after 2026 federal, California and payroll taxes.
| Income | Gross / yr | Taxes | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time minimum wage ($18.42/hr) | $38,314 | $6,328 | $31,986 | $2,666 |
| Median full-time worker | $61,690 | $12,419 | $49,271 | $4,106 |
| Median household (married, one earner) | $82,263 | $14,061 | $68,202 | $5,683 |
| Per-capita income (all residents) | $48,230 | Income per resident including children and retirees | ||
Housing costs vs take-home pay in Los Angeles
- Rent: median gross rent is $1,958 a month ($23,496 a year) — 48% of a median full-time worker's take-home pay, above the common 30% affordability guideline. To keep rent at 30% of take-home you need about $101,359 gross a year.
- Home values: the median owner-occupied home is worth $947,900, 11.5× the median household income.
- Property tax: the median homeowner pays $6,146 a year, an effective rate of about 0.65% of home value — $512 a month on top of the mortgage.
What a Los Angeles paycheck is worth
Prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area are 13.6% above the US average (BEA regional price parity 113.6, 2024; housing 170.4). Adjusting take-home pay for local prices:
| Salary | Take-home in Los Angeles | Worth at US-average prices |
|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $40,732 | $35,866 |
| $75,000 | $57,952 | $51,030 |
| $100,000 | $72,969 | $64,253 |
| $150,000 | $102,280 | $90,062 |
Los Angeles vs other cities on $75,000
Los Angeles next to the other California cities we cover and the five cities where $75,000 goes about as far once taxes and local prices are counted ($51,030 in national prices here).
| City | Local income tax | Sales tax | Take-home | Price-adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, NJ | None | 6.63% | $58,491 | $51,963 |
| Los Angeles | None | 10.25% | $57,952 | $51,030 |
| San Francisco, CA | None | 8.63% | $57,952 | $50,126 |
| San Diego, CA | None | 7.75% | $57,952 | $51,795 |
| San Jose, CA | None | 10.00% | $57,952 | $52,482 |
| Yonkers, NY | $578 | 8.88% | $57,206 | $50,821 |
| Honolulu, HI | None | 4.50% | $57,048 | $51,412 |
Sales tax in Los Angeles
Los Angeles's combined rate of 10.250% is above the California average of 9.03%. A $1,000 purchase costs $1,102.50; if you spend $20,000 a year on taxable goods, that is about $2,050 in sales tax. California sales tax calculator.
California income tax rates for 2026
Single
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1.00% |
| $11,456 | 2.00% |
| $27,157 | 4.00% |
| $42,861 | 6.00% |
| $59,498 | 8.00% |
| $75,197 | 9.30% |
| $384,109 | 10.30% |
| $460,927 | 11.30% |
| $768,213 | 12.30% |
| $1,000,000 | 13.30% |
Standard deduction $5,900 · personal credit $158
Married filing jointly
| Taxable income over | Rate |
|---|---|
| $0 | 1.00% |
| $22,912 | 2.00% |
| $54,314 | 4.00% |
| $85,722 | 6.00% |
| $118,996 | 8.00% |
| $150,394 | 9.30% |
| $768,218 | 10.30% |
| $921,854 | 11.30% |
| $1,000,000 | 12.30% |
| $1,536,426 | 13.30% |
Standard deduction $11,800 · personal credit $316
Other California payroll deductions
- State Disability Insurance (SDI, incl. Paid Family Leave): 1.300% of wages (no wage cap)
Key facts about Los Angeles taxes
- The combined sales tax in the City of Los Angeles is 10.25% as of October 1, 2026, up from 9.75%, after LA County voters approved the Measure ER half-cent sales tax in June 2026 (CDTFA rate file effective Oct 1, 2026).
- Measure ER is a five-year general tax intended to fund county health care and safety-net services.
- Los Angeles has no local income or wage tax; paychecks are subject only to federal, California income tax and California SDI.
- Median household income is $82,263 (ACS 2024 1-year).
More on California brackets, deductions and federal withholding: California (CA) paycheck calculator.
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What this calculator simplifies
- Exemption credits phase out at higher incomes (above $252,203 single / $504,411 joint for 2025). The phase-out is not modeled, and the 2026 thresholds had not been published.
- The renter's credit ($60 / $120 for AGI up to $55,830 single / $111,660 joint in 2026), the CalEITC and the Young Child Tax Credit are not modeled.
- California does not allow the federal deductions for tips, overtime or seniors. The calculator uses California rules.
- Alternative minimum tax is not modeled.
Frequently asked questions
Does Los Angeles have a city income tax?
No city or county income tax; California state income tax and SDI apply.
What is the sales tax in Los Angeles?
The combined sales tax rate in Los Angeles is 10.250%, including the California state rate of 7.25% — $102.50 on a $1,000 purchase.
How much is $75,000 after taxes in Los Angeles?
About $57,952 per year or $2,229 per bi-weekly paycheck for a single filer in 2026. Adjusted for local prices (Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA price level 113.6, US = 100) that buys what $51,030 would nationally.
What is the typical salary in Los Angeles?
Median earnings for full-time, year-round workers in Los Angeles are $61,690 (Census ACS). After 2026 taxes that leaves about $49,271 a year, or $4,106 a month.
What is the minimum wage in Los Angeles?
$18.42 an hour. City of Los Angeles Minimum Wage Ordinance rate, effective July 1, 2026 (adjusted each July 1 by CPI); higher than the $16.90 California rate. Full-time that is $38,314 a year, or about $31,986 after tax.
How much is property tax in Los Angeles?
The median homeowner in Los Angeles pays $6,146 a year in real estate taxes on a median home value of $947,900 — an effective rate of about 0.65% (Census ACS).
Sources
Figures are taken from official government publications and were last reviewed on 2026-10-03.
- CDTFA sales and use tax rates (effective Oct 1, 2026 rate file)
- KTLA: New L.A. County sales tax (Measure ER) takes effect
- US Census Bureau ACS 2024 1-year via Census Reporter: population, home value, real estate taxes, gross rent, per capita income, full-time earnings (Los Angeles, CA)
- City of Los Angeles Office of Wage Standards, minimum wage chart
- US Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by MSA (table MARPP), 2024 data released February 19, 2026
- BEA, Real Personal Income and Regional Price Parities methodology
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 1-year estimates (tables B01003/B01001, B25077, B25103, B25064, B19301, B20018)
- US Department of Labor, State Minimum Wage Laws (page updated July 1, 2026)
- FTB – Tax News: 2026 Indexing (tax rate schedules, standard deduction, exemption credits)
- EDD – Contribution Rates, Withholding Schedules (2026 SDI rate)
- EDD – 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B
- Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026 inflation adjustments incl. OBBBA)
- IRS: Tax inflation adjustments for tax year 2026, including OBBBA amendments