Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists take-home pay in California
The median hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists in California earns $38,660. After taxes that leaves about $30,537 a year, or $2,545 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 21.0%.
$30,537 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $38,660 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,459 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,957 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$2,706 |
| Monthly take-home | $2,545 |
| Every two weeks | $1,175 |
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.
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists salary in California