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Farmworker Salary in California (2026)
$17.11 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,203/year ($2,517/month) for a single filer
California ranks 26th of 50 states for Farmworker pay, with a median right at the national average. Of the 172,260 Farmworker jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $35,580 a year — though pay ranges from $34,320 for newcomers to $44,870 at the top.
Farmworker pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $34,490 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,580 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $37,630 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $44,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 172,260 Farmworker jobs in California (occupation code 45-2092, “Farmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and Greenhouse”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Farmworker salary of $35,580 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 $30,203 — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
| Gross (median) | $35,580 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,090 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,722 |
| California state income tax | −$566 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,203 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,517 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free California paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Farmworker make in California?
- The median Farmworker salary in California is $35,580 per year ($17.11 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $34,490 and $37,630.
- What is the take-home pay for a Farmworker in California?
- On the median salary of $35,580, a single filer in California takes home about $30,203 per year ($2,517 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.1%.
- How many Farmworker jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 172,260 Farmworker 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.