California·
$27.50/hr on paper → only keeps $16.52/hr
40%
bleeds away
Federal
22%
State
9.3%
FICA
7.6%
Works for the government until 12:07 PM every day
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$17.43/hr on paper → only keeps $13.23/hr
24%
bleeds away
Federal
12%
State
4.0%
FICA
7.6%
Works for the government until 10:54 AM every day
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