Warehouse worker salary in California after taxes
The median warehouse worker in California earns $44,710 a year ($21.50 an hour). After 2026 taxes, that's about $36,675 a year, or $1,410.58 every two weeks.
Take-home pay at each pay level
| Pay level | Gross / year | Take-home / year | Per month | Every 2 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $36,060 | $30,218 | $2,518 | $1,162.22 |
| 25th percentile | $37,890 | $31,584 | $2,632 | $1,214.77 |
| Median | $44,710 | $36,675 | $3,056 | $1,410.58 |
| 75th percentile | $48,950 | $39,801 | $3,317 | $1,530.80 |
| 90th percentile | $57,700 | $46,140 | $3,845 | $1,774.62 |
The 10th percentile means 10% of laborers and freight, stock and material movers in California earn less than this. New hires usually start near the 10th–25th percentile.
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Warehouse worker take-home pay in other states
California ranks #3 of 20 of the states we cover for median warehouse worker take-home pay.
| State | Median gross | Take-home / year |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $46,190 | $38,653 |
| Alaska | $44,510 | $37,944 |
| California | $44,710 | $36,675 |
| Massachusetts | $44,920 | $36,141 |
| New Hampshire | $42,110 | $36,015 |
| New York | $44,630 | $35,970 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,480 | $35,009 |
| Nevada | $39,350 | $33,798 |
| South Dakota | $38,980 | $33,500 |
| Ohio | $39,460 | $33,088 |
| Wyoming | $38,330 | $32,978 |
| Illinois | $40,550 | $32,899 |
| New Jersey | $39,540 | $32,878 |
| Florida | $38,160 | $32,842 |
| Tennessee | $38,160 | $32,842 |
| Virginia | $39,380 | $32,372 |
| Texas | $37,540 | $32,343 |
| Michigan | $38,860 | $32,003 |
| Georgia | $38,480 | $31,927 |
| North Carolina | $38,230 | $31,858 |
Questions
How much does a warehouse worker make in California after taxes?
The median warehouse worker in California earns $44,710 a year ($21.50 an hour) before tax, according to BLS data for May 2025. After 2026 federal and state taxes that's about $36,675 a year, $3,056 a month or $1,410.58 every two weeks for a single filer with no pre-tax deductions.
How many laborers and freight, stock and material movers work in California?
About 355,500, 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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