California Wage Calculator

California Wage Calculator

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function calculateCaliforniaWage() { var hourlyRate = parseFloat(document.getElementById('hourlyRate').value); var regularHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('regularHours').value); var overtimeHours = parseFloat(document.getElementById('overtimeHours').value); var payFrequency = document.getElementById('payFrequency').value; // Input validation if (isNaN(hourlyRate) || hourlyRate < 0) { document.getElementById('result').innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid hourly wage.'; return; } if (isNaN(regularHours) || regularHours < 0) { document.getElementById('result').innerHTML = 'Please enter valid regular hours.'; return; } if (isNaN(overtimeHours) || overtimeHours < 0) { document.getElementById('result').innerHTML = 'Please enter valid overtime hours.'; return; } // Constants for deductions (2024 values) var socialSecurityRate = 0.062; // 6.2% var medicareRate = 0.0145; // 1.45% var caSdiRate = 0.011; // 1.1% var socialSecurityCap = 168600; // Annual wage cap for SS var caSdiCap = 153164; // Annual wage cap for CA SDI // 1. Calculate Gross Weekly Pay var regularPay = regularHours * hourlyRate; var overtimePay = overtimeHours * (hourlyRate * 1.5); // CA standard 1.5x for overtime var grossWeeklyPay = regularPay + overtimePay; // 2. Calculate Gross Pay per Pay Period and Annually var grossPayPerPeriod; var annualGrossPay = grossWeeklyPay * 52; switch (payFrequency) { case 'weekly': grossPayPerPeriod = grossWeeklyPay; break; case 'bi-weekly': grossPayPerPeriod = grossWeeklyPay * 2; break; case 'semi-monthly': grossPayPerPeriod = annualGrossPay / 24; // 24 periods per year break; case 'monthly': grossPayPerPeriod = annualGrossPay / 12; break; default: grossPayPerPeriod = 0; } // 3. Calculate Deductions (Annual for cap consideration) var annualSocialSecurityDeduction = Math.min(annualGrossPay, socialSecurityCap) * socialSecurityRate; var annualMedicareDeduction = annualGrossPay * medicareRate; var annualCaSdiDeduction = Math.min(annualGrossPay, caSdiCap) * caSdiRate; // 4. Calculate Net Pay (Simplified – does NOT include Federal/State Income Tax) var annualTotalDeductions = annualSocialSecurityDeduction + annualMedicareDeduction + annualCaSdiDeduction; var annualNetPay = annualGrossPay – annualTotalDeductions; // Convert annual net pay back to pay period net pay var netPayPerPeriod; switch (payFrequency) { case 'weekly': netPayPerPeriod = annualNetPay / 52; break; case 'bi-weekly': netPayPerPeriod = annualNetPay / 26; break; case 'semi-monthly': netPayPerPeriod = annualNetPay / 24; break; case 'monthly': netPayPerPeriod = annualNetPay / 12; break; default: netPayPerPeriod = 0; } // Display Results var resultsHtml = '

Calculation Results:

'; resultsHtml += 'Gross Weekly Pay: $' + grossWeeklyPay.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHtml += 'Gross Pay per ' + payFrequency.replace('-', ' ') + ' period: $' + grossPayPerPeriod.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHtml += 'Annual Gross Pay: $' + annualGrossPay.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHtml += '
'; resultsHtml += 'Estimated Net Pay per ' + payFrequency.replace('-', ' ') + ' period (after FICA & CA SDI): $' + netPayPerPeriod.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHtml += 'Estimated Annual Net Pay (after FICA & CA SDI): $' + annualNetPay.toFixed(2) + "; resultsHtml += 'Note: This calculation includes mandatory deductions for Social Security, Medicare (FICA), and California State Disability Insurance (SDI). It DOES NOT include federal or state income taxes, or any other voluntary deductions (e.g., health insurance, 401k), which can significantly impact your take-home pay.'; document.getElementById('result').innerHTML = resultsHtml; } .calculator-container { font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif; background-color: #f9f9f9; padding: 25px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1); max-width: 450px; margin: 30px auto; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; } .calculator-container h2 { text-align: center; color: #333; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 1.8em; } .calc-input-group { margin-bottom: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; } .calc-input-group label { margin-bottom: 8px; color: #555; font-size: 1em; font-weight: 600; } .calc-input-group input[type="number"], .calc-input-group select { padding: 12px; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1em; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; transition: border-color 0.3s ease; } .calc-input-group input[type="number"]:focus, .calc-input-group select:focus { border-color: #007bff; outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 123, 255, 0.25); } button { background-color: #007bff; color: white; padding: 13px 25px; border: none; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 1.1em; cursor: pointer; display: block; width: 100%; margin-top: 25px; transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease; } button:hover { background-color: #0056b3; transform: translateY(-2px); } .calc-results { margin-top: 30px; padding: 20px; background-color: #e9f7ff; border: 1px solid #cce5ff; border-radius: 8px; } .calc-results h3 { color: #0056b3; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 1.4em; text-align: center; } .calc-results p { margin-bottom: 10px; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; font-size: 1em; } .calc-results p strong { color: #000; } .calc-results hr { border: 0; height: 1px; background-color: #cce5ff; margin: 20px 0; } .calc-results .disclaimer { font-size: 0.85em; color: #666; margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px dashed #cce5ff; }

Understanding Your California Wage: A Comprehensive Guide

Navigating your earnings in California involves more than just your hourly rate. The Golden State has specific laws regarding minimum wage, overtime, and mandatory deductions that significantly impact your take-home pay. Our California Wage Calculator is designed to help you estimate your gross and simplified net earnings, giving you a clearer picture of your financial landscape.

California's Minimum Wage

California's minimum wage is among the highest in the nation. As of January 1, 2024, the statewide minimum wage for all employers, regardless of size, is $16.00 per hour. However, many cities and counties within California have their own local minimum wage ordinances that are higher than the state rate. Always check your local municipality's minimum wage to ensure you are being paid correctly.

Overtime Rules in California

California's overtime laws are more generous than federal standards. Here's a breakdown of the typical rules:

  • Daily Overtime: Non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 8 hours and up to 12 hours in any workday.
  • Weekly Overtime: Non-exempt employees must be paid 1.5 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 40 hours in any workweek.
  • Double Time: Non-exempt employees must be paid 2 times their regular rate of pay for all hours worked over 12 hours in any workday.
  • Seventh Consecutive Day: The first 8 hours worked on the seventh consecutive day of work in a workweek must be paid at 1.5 times the regular rate. All hours worked over 8 hours on the seventh consecutive day must be paid at 2 times the regular rate.

Our calculator simplifies overtime to 1.5x for hours over 40 per week for estimation purposes. If your situation involves daily overtime or double time, your actual gross pay may be higher than the calculator's estimate.

Mandatory Deductions: What Comes Out of Your Paycheck?

Before you see your take-home pay, several mandatory deductions are typically withheld from your gross earnings. Our calculator accounts for the following:

  • FICA Taxes (Federal Insurance Contributions Act): These include Social Security and Medicare taxes.
    • Social Security: 6.2% of your gross wages, up to an annual wage limit (e.g., $168,600 for 2024).
    • Medicare: 1.45% of all your gross wages, with no wage limit.
  • California State Disability Insurance (SDI): This is a state-mandated program that provides temporary benefits to eligible workers.
    • SDI Rate: As of 2024, the rate is 1.1% of your gross wages, up to an annual wage limit (e.g., $153,164 for 2024).

Important Note on Income Taxes: This calculator provides an estimate of your net pay after FICA and CA SDI deductions. It does NOT include federal or California state income taxes. These taxes are highly variable, depending on your filing status, number of dependents, additional deductions, and other factors. For a precise calculation of your net pay including income taxes, you would need to consult a tax professional or use a more detailed payroll calculator that accounts for these variables.

How to Use the California Wage Calculator

  1. Hourly Wage: Enter your hourly rate of pay.
  2. Regular Hours Worked per Week: Input the number of regular hours you typically work in a week (e.g., 40).
  3. Overtime Hours Worked per Week: If you work overtime, enter the average number of overtime hours per week. The calculator assumes a 1.5x overtime rate.
  4. Pay Frequency: Select how often you get paid (Weekly, Bi-Weekly, Semi-Monthly, or Monthly).
  5. Calculate Wage: Click the button to see your estimated gross and simplified net pay per period and annually.

Use this tool as a helpful guide to understand your potential earnings in California. For exact figures, always refer to your official pay stubs or consult with your employer's HR/payroll department.

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