Phlebotomists take-home pay in California
The median phlebotomists in California earns $56,040. After taxes that leaves about $43,285 a year, or $3,607 a month. Your effective tax rate is about 22.8%.
$43,285 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $56,040 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,545 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,287 |
| California income tax (approx.) | −$3,923 |
| Monthly take-home | $3,607 |
| Every two weeks | $1,665 |
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.