Printable Worksheet · 2026

State Paycheck Worksheet

Build a clean, printable 2026 paycheck worksheet for any state. Enter your salary and filing status to see every deduction — federal, FICA, state income tax, and disability/paid-leave — with your net take-home.

State Paycheck Worksheet (2026)

Quick answer: A $60,000/year California worker (Single) keeps about $46,502 after tax — roughly $3,875/month.

2026 breakdown

Gross annual salary$60,000
Federal income tax−$5,020
FICA (Social Security + Medicare)−$4,590
California state income tax (Graduated, top marginal 13.30%)−$2,328
State Disability Insurance (SDI) + Paid Family Leave−$780
Estimated net take-home$46,502
Monthly take-home$3,875
Weekly take-home$894

Federal and FICA use the 2026 IRS brackets and wage base. State income tax uses the published 2026 rate for California (flat or top marginal rate — actual graduated liability is lower). Employee-paid state disability / paid-leave (SDI/PFML) uses verified 2026 agency rates. This worksheet is a planning estimate, not tax advice.

Sources & disclaimer

Federal brackets, standard deduction, and FICA: IRS Rev. Proc. 2025-32 (2026), IRS Pub. 15/15-T, SSA 2026 parameters. State income tax structure: Tax Foundation, “State Individual Income Tax Rates and Brackets, 2026” (retrieved 2026-08-09). State disability / paid-leave: each state agency’s official 2026 publication.

This worksheet is for general planning only and is not tax advice. Rates change yearly and depend on filing status, deductions, and credits. Confirm with your state revenue department or a qualified tax professional. PayCalcFig content is reviewed by Marcus Hale, IRS Enrolled Agent.

State Paycheck Worksheet FAQ

It shows a full 2026 breakdown for one state: gross salary, federal income tax, FICA (Social Security + Medicare), state income tax, any employee-paid state disability or paid-leave contribution, and your estimated net take-home (monthly and weekly). It is designed to print or save as a one-page PDF.
Not tax, legal, or financial advice. PayCalcFig provides general educational information only. The 2026 figures on this page reflect rates and rules published by the IRS (Rev. Proc. 2025-32; Publication 15 & 15-T), the Social Security Administration, and the U.S. Department of Labor (FLSA Fact Sheet #23), and they can change. Your actual withholding depends on your specific Form W-4, state, and situation. Always verify current rates at IRS.gov or consult a qualified tax professional before making decisions. See our full disclaimer.