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Meat & Poultry Cutter Salary in California (2026)
$17.58 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,959/year ($2,580/month) for a single filer
California ranks 35th of 50 states for Meat & Poultry Cutter pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 9,270 Meat & Poultry Cutter jobs BLS counts in California, the typical worker earns $36,570 a year — though pay ranges from $34,950 for newcomers to $46,040 at the top.
Meat & Poultry Cutter pay range in California
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,950 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $35,710 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,570 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $40,210 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $46,040 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 9,270 Meat & Poultry Cutter jobs in California (occupation code 51-3022, “Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers”).
Gross vs. take-home in California
A median Meat & Poultry Cutter salary of $36,570 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 $30,959 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $36,570 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,208 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,798 |
| California state income tax | −$605 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,959 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,580 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Meat & Poultry Cutter make in California?
- The median Meat & Poultry Cutter salary in California is $36,570 per year ($17.58 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $35,710 and $40,210.
- What is the take-home pay for a Meat & Poultry Cutter in California?
- On the median salary of $36,570, a single filer in California takes home about $30,959 per year ($2,580 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Meat & Poultry Cutter jobs are there in California?
- BLS counts 9,270 Meat & Poultry Cutter 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.