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Dishwasher Salary in California (2026)
$18.21 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,951/year ($2,663/month) for a single filer
Dishwasher pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,160 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,260 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $37,870 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $42,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $45,640 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 74,160 Dishwasher jobs in California (occupation code 35-9021, “Dishwashers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Dishwasher salary of $37,870 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus California state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,951 — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
| Gross (median) | $37,870 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,364 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,897 |
| California state income tax | −$657 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,951 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,663 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Dishwasher make in California?
- The median Dishwasher salary in California is $37,870 per year ($18.21 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,260 and $42,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Dishwasher in California?
- On the median salary of $37,870, a single filer in California takes home about $31,951 per year ($2,663 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.6%.
- How many Dishwasher jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 74,160 Dishwasher jobs in California in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified California state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for California.