California SDI on Your Paystub
California is one of the few states that requires State Disability Insurance (SDI) deductions. You will see this as a separate line item on your LA paystub, typically around 1.1% of your gross wages.
California is one of the few states that requires State Disability Insurance (SDI) deductions. You will see this as a separate line item on your LA paystub, typically around 1.1% of your gross wages.
Los Angeles has one of the largest gig economies in the US. Uber drivers, DoorDash dashers, and freelance creatives all need professional income documentation.
SDI stands for State Disability Insurance. It provides short-term benefits to eligible workers who lose wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.
The minimum wage in Los Angeles is $16.78/hour as of 2026.