Teaching assistant salary in California after taxes
The median teaching assistant in California earns $46,490 a year ($22.35 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $38,004 a year, or $1,461.69 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,240 | $31,099 | $2,592 | $1,196.10 |
| 25th percentile | $39,590 | $32,853 | $2,738 | $1,263.58 |
| Median | $46,490 | $38,004 | $3,167 | $1,461.69 |
| 75th percentile | $49,550 | $40,235 | $3,353 | $1,547.52 |
| 90th percentile | $59,520 | $47,459 | $3,955 | $1,825.34 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of teaching assistants in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Teaching assistant take-home pay in other states
California ranks #2 of 20 of the states we cover for median teaching assistant take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $49,120 | $40,967 |
| California | $46,490 | $38,004 |
| New Hampshire | $38,440 | $33,067 |
| Alaska | $37,190 | $32,062 |
| Massachusetts | $39,380 | $31,992 |
| Virginia | $38,520 | $31,730 |
| New York | $38,240 | $31,209 |
| Wyoming | $36,100 | $31,186 |
| New Jersey | $37,290 | $31,177 |
| Ohio | $35,920 | $30,349 |
| Illinois | $36,990 | $30,215 |
| Florida | $34,430 | $29,845 |
| Michigan | $35,110 | $29,149 |
| Pennsylvania | $34,740 | $29,027 |
| Nevada | $31,900 | $27,812 |
| Texas | $29,850 | $26,164 |
| Tennessee | $29,210 | $25,650 |
| North Carolina | $29,790 | $25,414 |
| South Dakota | $28,220 | $24,849 |
| Georgia | $28,770 | $24,610 |
Questions
How much does a teaching assistant make in California after taxes?
The median teaching assistant in California earns $46,490 a year ($22.35 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $38,004 a year, $3,167 a month or $1,461.69 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many teaching assistants work in California?
About 177,140, according to the BLS May 2025 estimates.
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.
Sources
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (state data)
- IRS Publication 15-T (2026), Worksheet 1A and Annual Percentage Method tables
- SSA: 2026 Social Security wage base ($184,500)
- California EDD, 2026 Withholding Schedules, Method B (exact calculation)
- California EDD: SDI withholding rate (1.3% in 2026, no wage cap)
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