Nov 5, 2025 1 min read

US: California SDI Contribution Rate Set for 2026 (1.3%)

California EDD confirms the 2026 State Disability Insurance (SDI, which also funds Paid Family Leave) employee withholding rate. Wage cap remains removed.

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • Increase SDI withholding to 1.3% of all covered wages for 2026 payrolls.

Payroll action

Employment Development Department

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