Salary by Occupation — After-Tax Pay for 2026
Pick your job below to see what you actually take home in every US state, after federal, state, and FICA taxes.
Business
Marketing Manager
Plan and direct marketing programs including advertising and promotional campaigns.
$161,030 national median
Real Estate Agent
Help clients buy, sell, and rent properties; earn commission on transactions.
$56,320 national median
Human Resources Manager
Plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization.
$140,030 national median
Operations Manager
Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of an organization or department.
$102,950 national median
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Design, develop, and test mechanical devices and systems.
$102,320 national median
Civil Engineer
Design, build, and maintain infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems.
$99,590 national median
Electrical Engineer
Design, develop, and test electrical equipment and systems.
$111,910 national median
Finance
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients, and support families.
$93,600 national median
Physician (General Practice)
Diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses in primary care settings.
$238,380 national median
Dental Hygienist
Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases, and provide preventive care.
$94,260 national median
Pharmacist
Dispense prescription medications and counsel patients on their use.
$137,480 national median
Physical Therapist
Help injured or ill patients improve movement and manage pain.
$101,020 national median
Nurse Practitioner
Provide advanced nursing care, diagnose conditions, and prescribe medications.
$129,210 national median
Physician Assistant
Practice medicine under physician supervision, diagnosing and treating patients.
$133,260 national median
Dentist
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
$172,790 national median
Psychologist
Assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral and mental disorders.
$95,830 national median
Veterinarian
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.
$125,510 national median
Occupational Therapist
Help patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and work.
$98,340 national median
Radiologic Technologist
Perform diagnostic imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
$77,660 national median
Social Worker
Help people cope with challenges in their lives, connect them with resources and services.
$68,090 national median
Public Safety
Technology
Software Developer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.
$133,080 national median
Product Manager
Lead the development of products by defining strategy, roadmap, and features. Note: BLS has no Product Manager occupation; the wage shown is a market estimate, not BLS data.
$130,000 national median
Software Engineering Manager
Lead software development teams, set technical direction, and manage engineers. BLS classifies this role under Architectural and Engineering Managers (11-9041).
$167,740 national median
Data Scientist
Analyze and interpret complex data to help organizations make decisions.
$112,590 national median
UX Designer
Research user needs and design intuitive digital experiences and interfaces. BLS classifies this role under Web and Digital Interface Designers (15-1255).
$98,090 national median
Trades
Electrician
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
$62,350 national median
Plumber
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
$62,970 national median
Construction Manager
Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
$106,980 national median
How occupation take-home pay is calculated
Each occupation page uses the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) state median wage for that job. Take-home pay is calculated using 2026 federal tax brackets (single filer, standard deduction) plus the state income tax for each state. FICA taxes — Social Security (6.2%) and Medicare (1.45%) — apply in every state.