San Diego local income tax
San Diego has no city income tax on wages; you pay California state income tax and SDI plus federal taxes.
The City of San Diego does not levy a personal income tax or an employee wage tax. California collects personal income tax at the state level, and the only California city the Tax Foundation lists with a local payroll tax is San Francisco.
See the full state picture on the California paycheck calculator, and how local taxes are modelled in our methodology.
San Diego take-home pay by salary
Single filer, paid biweekly, no pre-tax deductions, 2026 rules. “Texas” shows a state with no income tax for comparison.
| Salary | San Diego take-home / year | Biweekly | California only (no city tax) | Texas (no income tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $33,217 | $1,278 | $33,217 | $34,320 |
| $60,000 | $47,970 | $1,845 | $47,970 | $50,390 |
| $75,000 | $57,843 | $2,225 | $57,843 | $61,593 |
| $100,000 | $72,825 | $2,801 | $72,825 | $79,180 |
| $150,000 | $102,136 | $3,928 | $102,136 | $113,791 |
More levels: $75,000 after tax in California, $100,000, and the salary hub.
Minimum wage in San Diego
City of San Diego minimum wage from January 1, 2026: $17.75 an hour. A full-time worker (2,080 hours) at that rate earns $36,920 a year and takes home about $30,906 ($1,189 biweekly). Use the hourly paycheck calculator for your own hours and overtime.
San Diego vs the other pilot cities
Take-home on $75,000 for a single filer, highest first. Cities in states with no income tax lead; local taxes like NYC’s and Philadelphia’s pull cities down.
| # | City | Take-home on $75,000 | Local tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Houston | $61,593 | None |
| 2 | San Antonio | $61,593 | None |
| 3 | Dallas | $61,593 | None |
| 4 | Phoenix | $60,120 | None |
| 5 | Chicago | $58,025 | None |
| 6 | Los Angeles | $57,843 | None |
| 7 | San Diego | $57,843 | None |
| 8 | San Jose | $57,843 | None |
| 9 | Philadelphia | $56,489 | Yes |
| 10 | New York City | $55,312 | Yes |
Compare whole states in our take-home pay study, or see Texas vs California.
Frequently asked questions
Does San Diego have a city income tax?
No. San Diego has no city income tax on wages. California state income tax and SDI apply, along with federal taxes.
How much is $75,000 after tax in San Diego?
A single filer earning $75,000 in San Diego takes home about $57,843 a year, or $2,225 every two weeks, in 2026 (federal tax, FICA, California income tax and California SDI included, no other deductions).
How does San Diego compare with Texas for take-home pay?
At $75,000, a single filer keeps $57,843 in San Diego versus $61,593 in a state with no income tax like Texas, a difference of $3,750 a year in favor of the no-income-tax state.
What is the minimum wage in San Diego?
City of San Diego minimum wage from January 1, 2026: $17.75 an hour. Working 2,080 hours a year at that rate earns $36,920 and takes home about $30,906 after tax.
Which state taxes apply to a San Diego paycheck?
California income tax applies (1%–13.3%). California also withholds state disability insurance (SDI) from employees. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply everywhere.
Is this San Diego paycheck calculator accurate?
It uses the same 2026 engine as the rest of the site: IRS Publication 15-T for federal withholding, FICA, and California's rules. Your employer's payroll may differ slightly, and it is an estimate, not tax advice.
Sources & methodology
- Tax Foundation — Local Income Taxes: City- and County-Level Income and Wage Taxes (lists the states that allow them)
- California Franchise Tax Board — personal income tax is administered by the state
- City of San Diego — hourly minimum wage notice
- California EDD — 2026 withholding schedules (Method B)
- IRS — Publication 15-T (2026)
Local-tax status and minimum wages checked September 29, 2026. Estimates for information only, not tax advice. See our methodology and disclaimer.