May 2025 BLS data · live take-home

Retail Salespersons Salary in California

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in California is $38,440, based on May 2025 BLS data. Here is what that salary looks like on a biweekly paycheck after taxes.

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Salary breakdown

Median wage from BLS May 2025, applied through the 2026 tax engine.

Take-home per check

2026 rates · biweekly

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Gross pay (per check)$1,478
Federal income tax-$94
Social Security-$92
Medicare-$21
State income tax (CA)-$26
Net take-home$1,246
Annual net: $32,387Effective rate: 15.7%

Median wage from BLS OEWS (May 2025, retrieved 2026-09-02). Tax estimate uses 2026 federal brackets and California state rules; local taxes excluded.

Retail Salespersons pay across California scenarios

The BLS median represents the midpoint — half of retail salespersons in California earn more, half earn less. Run your own number through the California paycheck calculator or compare states with the state income tax comparison.

Frequently asked questions

What is the median Retail Salespersons salary in California?

The median annual salary for retail salespersons in California is $38,440 (BLS OEWS, May 2025). After federal tax, FICA and California state income tax, a single filer keeps approximately $1,246 per biweekly check.

How much does a retail salespersons take home in California after taxes?

On the median salary of $38,440, a single filer in California takes home approximately $1,246 every two weeks ($1,478 gross). The effective tax rate is 15.7%.

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