The State of California

Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly
Employer Taxes
15.15% - 19.85%

About 

California

The most populous state in the United States, California is on the country's Pacific coast. Its largest city is Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay area is renowned as the center of the global tech industry.

Overview

Population
39,538,223
Language
English
Capital
Sacramento
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Country code
+1
Min wage
13–14 USD per hour depending on number of employees
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Bi-monthly

Avg employer tax

15.15% - 19.85%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Unemployment (State) – 1.50%-6.20%
  • Unemployment- New Employer (State) – 3.40%
  • FICA Social Security (Federal) – 6.20%
  • FICA Medicare (Federal) – 1.45%
  • FUTA Unemployment (Federal) – 6.00%
VAT

8.68%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 17 Jan: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
  • 4 Feb: Rosa Parks Day
  • 21 Feb: President's Day
  • 31 Mar: César Chávez Day
  • 30 May: Memorial Day
  • 4 Jul: Independence Day
  • 5 Sep: Labor Day
  • 11 Nov: Veterans Day
  • 24 Nov: Thanksgiving Day
  • 25 Nov: Thanksgiving Friday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Christmas Holiday
Sick days

Sick leave falls under the federal FMLA - see our page on the United States for more details. In addition to federal provision, employees in California can accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days per year. These sick leave days can be carried forward once to the next year, making a maximum of six days of sick leave.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave falls under the federal FMLA - see our page on the United States for more details. In addition to federal provision, the California Family Rights Act and Pregnancy Disability Leave offer further rights: Companies with over five employees must give employees who have disabilities related to pregnancy or birth up to four months' leave (unpaid) and six weeks on partial pay. Companies with over nineteen employees must provide up to 12 weeks of family leave to new parents.

Paternity leave

New fathers in California are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid paternity leave.

Termination

Termination Process

See our page on the United States for details on termination processes that also apply to California.

Notice Period

Most employees in California are employed "at will", meaning either party can end the contract without notice. However, in practice, many employers offer and request two weeks' notice. In mass dismissal cases, 60 days' notice is a federal requirement.

Severance Pay

Employers are not required to pay severance except when it is stipulated in the employment contract or collective agreement. In California, many employers offer severance payments based on the employee's length of service.

Probation Period

Probationary periods are not legally required, but many employers follow the initial 90 days of employment with a performance evaluation.

Tax Calculation

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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
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The State of California

Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Payroll Frequency
Bi-monthly
Employer Taxes
15.15% - 19.85%

About 

California

The most populous state in the United States, California is on the country's Pacific coast. Its largest city is Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay area is renowned as the center of the global tech industry.

Overview

Population
39,538,223
Language
English
Capital
Sacramento
Currency
United States dollar (USD)
Country code
+1
Min wage
13–14 USD per hour depending on number of employees
Working hours
8 hours per day
Weekdays
Monday to Friday
Work hours per week
40 hours per week

Payroll

Cycle

Bi-monthly

Avg employer tax

15.15% - 19.85%

Taxation

Tax breakdown - Employer
  • Unemployment (State) – 1.50%-6.20%
  • Unemployment- New Employer (State) – 3.40%
  • FICA Social Security (Federal) – 6.20%
  • FICA Medicare (Federal) – 1.45%
  • FUTA Unemployment (Federal) – 6.00%
VAT

8.68%

Holidays / PTO

Public holidays
  • 1 Jan: New Year's Day
  • 17 Jan: Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
  • 4 Feb: Rosa Parks Day
  • 21 Feb: President's Day
  • 31 Mar: César Chávez Day
  • 30 May: Memorial Day
  • 4 Jul: Independence Day
  • 5 Sep: Labor Day
  • 11 Nov: Veterans Day
  • 24 Nov: Thanksgiving Day
  • 25 Nov: Thanksgiving Friday
  • 25 Dec: Christmas Day
  • 26 Dec: Christmas Holiday
Sick days

Sick leave falls under the federal FMLA - see our page on the United States for more details. In addition to federal provision, employees in California can accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of three days per year. These sick leave days can be carried forward once to the next year, making a maximum of six days of sick leave.

Maternity leave

Maternity leave falls under the federal FMLA - see our page on the United States for more details. In addition to federal provision, the California Family Rights Act and Pregnancy Disability Leave offer further rights: Companies with over five employees must give employees who have disabilities related to pregnancy or birth up to four months' leave (unpaid) and six weeks on partial pay. Companies with over nineteen employees must provide up to 12 weeks of family leave to new parents.

Paternity leave

New fathers in California are entitled to 12 weeks of unpaid paternity leave.

Termination

Termination Process

See our page on the United States for details on termination processes that also apply to California.

Notice Period

Most employees in California are employed "at will", meaning either party can end the contract without notice. However, in practice, many employers offer and request two weeks' notice. In mass dismissal cases, 60 days' notice is a federal requirement.

Severance Pay

Employers are not required to pay severance except when it is stipulated in the employment contract or collective agreement. In California, many employers offer severance payments based on the employee's length of service.

Probation Period

Probationary periods are not legally required, but many employers follow the initial 90 days of employment with a performance evaluation.

Tax Calculation

*
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US
*
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
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Employer cost
Total monthly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross monthly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net monthly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross monthly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Employer cost
Total yearly cost of employment
GBP 9,633
Gross yearly salary costs
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes and contributions
GBP 8,334
Employee cost
Net yearly salary
GBP 5,137
Gross yearly salary
GBP 8,334
Estimated taxes & social security
GBP 8,334
Request a detailed quotation