Computer and Information Research Scientists take-home pay in California
The median computer and information research scientists in California earns $159,100. After taxes that leaves about $108,874 a year, or $9,073 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 31.6%.
$108,874 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $159,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$26,918 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$12,171 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$11,137 |
| Monthly take-home | $9,073 |
| Every two weeks | $4,187 |
Estimate for a single filer taking the standard deduction, 2026 federal rules. State tax uses an approximate effective rate; local taxes and pre-tax deductions are not included.
Computer and Information Research Scientists salary in California