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Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic take-home pay in California

The median molders, shapers, and casters, except metal and plastic in California earns $49,190. After taxes that leaves about $38,261 a year, or $3,188 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 22.2%.

$38,261 take-home a year
Gross pay$49,190
Federal income tax−$3,723
Social Security + Medicare−$3,763
California income tax (approx.)−$3,443
Monthly take-home$3,188
Every two weeks$1,472

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.

Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic salary in California