Biotech and Defense Hub
San Diego is a major hub for biotech, defense, and military. Workers in these industries often have complex compensation packages including stock options, hazard pay, and security clearance bonuses.
San Diego is a major hub for biotech, defense, and military. Workers in these industries often have complex compensation packages including stock options, hazard pay, and security clearance bonuses.
California has the highest state income tax rates in the country (up to 13.3%). San Diego workers will see significant state tax deductions on their paystubs, on top of federal taxes and SDI.
California has a progressive income tax with rates from 1% to 13.3% — the highest in the nation. Higher earners will see a much larger state tax deduction.
SDI (State Disability Insurance) is a California-specific deduction, typically 1.1% of your wages, that funds short-term disability benefits.