Materials Scientists take-home pay in California
The median materials scientists in California earns $177,030. After taxes that leaves about $119,874 a year, or $9,989 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 32.3%.
$119,874 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $177,030 |
| Federal income tax | −$31,221 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$13,543 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$12,392 |
| Monthly take-home | $9,989 |
| Every two weeks | $4,611 |
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.