Does California have a state income tax?

Yes. California's income tax is graduated, up to 12.3%. Brackets run from 1% to 12.3% for single filers.

What is the sales tax in California?

The state rate is 7.25%. Combined average of 8.85% once local rates stack on.

How does overtime work in California?

California pays 1.5× past 8 hours in a day, 2× past 12, and treats the 7th consecutive day in a workweek as overtime.

California calculators

Every tool below uses California's own rates and rules — not a national average.

Provisional figures. Some of the rates below are seeded and awaiting verification against primary sources. Each calculator shows the same notice until its data is confirmed.

Quick facts

State income tax: Graduated, up to 12.3%; Brackets run from 1% to 12.3% for single filers.
Sales tax: 7.25% state; Combined average of 8.85% once local rates stack on.
Property tax: ~0.75% effective; Effective statewide median; county rates vary widely.

California calculators

Common questions

Does California have a state income tax?: Yes. California's income tax is graduated, up to 12.3%. Brackets run from 1% to 12.3% for single filers.
What is the sales tax in California?: The state rate is 7.25%. Combined average of 8.85% once local rates stack on.
How does overtime work in California?: California pays 1.5× past 8 hours in a day, 2× past 12, and treats the 7th consecutive day in a workweek as overtime.