California Paystub Generator with Real-Time Tax Estimates
Create a California pay record with 2026 estimates for federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and California income tax, calculated as you type. Choose from 27 templates and preview the stub free before you pay.
$8.99 for a single stub, $7.99 for each additional stub. No subscription, no account needed.
California income tax on a paystub
California uses 10 graduated rates in 2026, from 1% up to 13.3% on the highest band of taxable income (single filers).
For a single filer, the estimate applies a $5,540 standard deduction and a $153 personal credit before working out California withholding on annualized wages.
Some of California's 2026 bracket widths were not yet published when these tables were compiled, so check the state estimate against California's current withholding tables.
Stubify does not calculate city or county income taxes or state payroll programs such as disability or paid-leave premiums. If one applied to the pay you are recording, add it as its own deduction line.
Example: a California paycheck
Estimated withholding on $2,000.00 of gross pay, paid every two weeks to a single filer with no other adjustments (2026 tables, pay date 2026-10-16). Your own stub uses the figures you enter.
| Gross pay | $2,000.00 |
| Federal income tax | $156.15 |
| Social Security | $124.00 |
| Medicare | $29.00 |
| California income tax | $44.98 |
| Net pay before other deductions | $1,645.87 |
Who uses it
Small employers, 1099 contractors, freelancers, gig workers, sole proprietors and small trucking or fleet contractors in California who need a clear record of pay that was actually paid. Stubify prepares records from the information you enter. It does not verify that information, and whoever asks you for a document decides what they accept.
Frequently asked questions
Does California have a state income tax on wages?
Yes. California uses 10 graduated rates in 2026, from 1% up to 13.3% on the highest band of taxable income (single filers).
Does Stubify calculate California local taxes or state payroll programs?
No. Stubify estimates federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and state income tax. It does not calculate city or county income taxes, or state payroll programs such as disability or paid-leave premiums. If one applied to the pay you are recording, add it as its own deduction line.
How much does a California paystub cost?
$8.99 for a single stub, with lower prices for each additional stub and for packs. There is no subscription, and you can preview the stub free before you pay.
Are the tax figures exact?
They are estimates from 2026 tables, based on the pay, pay frequency and filing status you enter. If you are recording a paycheck that was already paid, check each figure against what was actually withheld and correct it before downloading.
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Stubify is a document preparation tool, not a payroll provider, accountant or law firm. Figures are estimates. See the Disclaimer and Acceptable Use Policy.