San Francisco, CA variant. This is a San Francisco, CA-specific version of the Paycheck Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Paycheck Calculator.
San Francisco paychecks are shaped by CA state tax plus no separate city income tax. With a $136,689 median income and a cost-of-living index of 244 (US avg = 100), take-home pay tells only part of the affordability story.
Taxes on a San Francisco paycheck
San Francisco has no separate city income tax, so withholding is federal + CA state + FICA. Your local cost of living (index 244) matters more than local taxes here.
Enter your gross pay and pre-tax deductions in the calculator above to localize your San Francisco take-home figure.
About San Francisco, CA
San Francisco does not levy a personal city income tax on wages, though residents pay California state income tax, among the highest in the nation.
San Francisco is one of the most expensive housing markets in the United States, with very high home prices and rents.
San Francisco's economy is dominated by the technology sector and finance, which drive its exceptionally high cost of living.
Worked example: $136,689 in San Francisco
FICA on $136,689 is $10,457. No city income tax applies in San Francisco. Federal and CA state tax apply on top.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $1,335,000
- Median rent: $3,550/mo
- Median household income: $136,689
- Local sales tax: 8.625%
- Effective property tax rate: 0.62%
- Cost of living index: 244 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
Does San Francisco have a city income tax?
No, San Francisco has no separate city income tax beyond CA state tax.
What is the median income in San Francisco?
About $136,689 per household.