2026 Payroll Tax Rates and Limits
(for the 2025 Payroll Tax Rates and Limits, click here)
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FEDERAL
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| Social Security - Employee |
| Taxable Limit |
$184,500 |
| Tax Rate |
6.2% |
| Tax Limit |
$11,349 |
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| Medicare - Employee |
| Taxable Limit |
Unlimited |
| Tax Rate: |
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| Up to $200,000 |
1.45% |
| Over $200,000 |
2.35% |
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| Social Security - Employer |
| Taxable Limit |
$184,500 |
| Tax Rate |
6.2% |
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| Medicare - Employer |
| Taxable Limit |
Unlimited |
| Tax Rate |
1.45% |
| FUTA - Employer |
| Taxable Limit |
$7,000 |
| Tax Rate |
0.6%* |
| Tax Limit |
$42 |
*rate may be subject to additional
1.5% at year-end |
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CALIFORNIA
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| SDI - Employee |
| Taxable Limit |
Unlimited |
| Tax Rate |
1.2% |
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| SUI - Employer |
| Taxable Limit |
$7,000 |
| Tax Rate |
Varies by Employer |
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| 401(k) Contributions |
| Under Age 50 |
$24,500 |
| Ages 50 to 59 |
$32,500 |
| Ages 60 to 63 Only |
$35,750 |
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$32,500 |
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| Business Mileage Rate |
| Business $0.725/mile |
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