California workplace calculators - 2026

Free workplace and legal calculators built specifically for California workers. Every calculator uses official 2026 California rates, laws, and statutes.

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Free calculators
$16.50/hr
Minimum wage
2 yr
Injury SOL
$1,619/wk
Max workers comp
At a glance

California workplace law quick facts

$16.50/hr
California minimum wage (2026)
Above federal rate of $7.25/hr
2 years
Personal injury statute of limitations
Time to file a personal injury lawsuit
$1,619/wk
Workers comp max weekly benefit
66.7% of avg weekly wage, 3-day wait
9.3%
California state income tax
Applied to wages and retirement income
40 hrs/wk
Overtime threshold
Daily OT after 8 hrs/day also applies
Yes
State paid family leave
California Paid Family Leave (PFL)
Legal and workplace

Legal calculators for California workers

High-stakes legal tools with California-specific laws and deadlines

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California workers comp calculator
Calculate your weekly workers compensation benefits after a workplace injury in California. Uses official 2026 California benefit rates.
$1,619/week max
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California statute of limitations
Find your California legal filing deadline by case type. Personal injury: 2 years. Medical malpractice: 3 years.
PI: 2 yr | Malpractice: 3 yr
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California FMLA leave calculator
Check your California FMLA eligibility and calculate your leave balance. California offers paid family leave: California Paid Family Leave (PFL).
Paid leave available
Pay and hours

Pay calculators for California workers

California minimum wage $16.50/hr - overtime after 40 hours/week

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California paycheck calculator
Calculate your California take-home pay after state income tax (9.3%), federal tax, Social Security, and Medicare deductions.
State tax: 9.3%
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California overtime calculator
Calculate your California overtime pay. California requires 1.5x for hours over 40 per workweek. Daily overtime after 8 hours also applies.
OT after 40 hrs/week
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California minimum wage
The California minimum wage is $16.50 per hour in 2026. Find tipped worker rates, youth wages, and scheduled future increases.
$16.50/hour in 2026
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California timesheet calculator
Track your California hours and calculate weekly pay. Automatically detects overtime after 40 hours. Pre-set for California rates.
Auto overtime detection
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California salary to hourly
Convert any California pay rate instantly. California median salary: $73,480/year = $35.33/hour. Compare against California benchmarks.
Median: $35.33/hr
Benefits and savings

Benefits calculators for California workers

Retirement, PTO, and relocation tools with California context

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California 401k calculator
Project your California retirement savings and see how California state income tax (9.3%) affects your 401k distributions in retirement.
State tax on withdrawals: 9.3%
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California PTO calculator
Calculate your California PTO balance and payout value. California requires vacation payout at termination.
Payout required by law
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California cost of living
Compare California cities to anywhere in the US. California cost of living is 39% above the national average. Find your equivalent salary.
Index: 139 (100=national avg)

About California workplace law

California workers are protected by a combination of federal law and California state statutes. Federal law sets minimum standards that apply in all 50 states, while California law may provide additional protections in areas like minimum wage, overtime, workers compensation, and family leave.

Key California workplace facts for 2026: The California minimum wage is $16.50 per hour. Workers compensation pays up to $1,619 per week for injured workers. Personal injury lawsuits must be filed within 2 years under California law. California has a state income tax of 9.3%. California offers paid family leave through California Paid Family Leave (PFL).

All calculators on this page use official data from California government sources including the California Department of Labor, California Workers Compensation Board, California Department of Revenue, and relevant state statutes. Data is updated annually each January and whenever significant law changes occur.

Disclaimer: All calculators on WorkplaceCalc.com provide general estimates for informational purposes only. Results are not legal or financial advice. California laws change and individual circumstances vary. Consult a licensed attorney or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.