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.
$140,040 national median
Real Estate Agent
Help clients buy, sell, and rent properties; earn commission on transactions.
$59,430 national median
Human Resources Manager
Plan, direct, and coordinate the administrative functions of an organization.
$136,350 national median
Operations Manager
Plan, direct, and coordinate the operations of an organization or department.
$101,870 national median
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer
Design, develop, and test mechanical devices and systems.
$99,030 national median
Civil Engineer
Design, build, and maintain infrastructure projects like roads, bridges, and water systems.
$95,890 national median
Electrical Engineer
Design, develop, and test electrical equipment and systems.
$103,390 national median
Finance
Healthcare
Registered Nurse
Provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients, and support families.
$81,220 national median
Physician (General Practice)
Diagnose and treat injuries and illnesses in primary care settings.
$214,370 national median
Dental Hygienist
Clean teeth, examine patients for oral diseases, and provide preventive care.
$81,400 national median
Pharmacist
Dispense prescription medications and counsel patients on their use.
$132,750 national median
Physical Therapist
Help injured or ill patients improve movement and manage pain.
$99,710 national median
Nurse Practitioner
Provide advanced nursing care, diagnose conditions, and prescribe medications.
$126,260 national median
Physician Assistant
Practice medicine under physician supervision, diagnosing and treating patients.
$130,020 national median
Dentist
Diagnose and treat diseases, injuries, and malformations of teeth and gums.
$163,220 national median
Psychologist
Assess, diagnose, and treat behavioral and mental disorders.
$85,330 national median
Veterinarian
Diagnose and treat diseases and injuries in animals.
$119,100 national median
Occupational Therapist
Help patients develop, recover, and improve skills needed for daily living and work.
$93,180 national median
Radiologic Technologist
Perform diagnostic imaging examinations such as X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs.
$65,140 national median
Social Worker
Help people cope with challenges in their lives, connect them with resources and services.
$60,840 national median
Public Safety
Technology
Software Developer
Design, develop, and maintain software applications and systems.
$130,160 national median
Product Manager
Lead the development of products by defining strategy, roadmap, and features.
$130,000 national median
Software Engineering Manager
Lead software development teams, set technical direction, and manage engineers.
$168,140 national median
Data Scientist
Analyze and interpret complex data to help organizations make decisions.
$108,020 national median
UX Designer
Research user needs and design intuitive digital experiences and interfaces.
$98,580 national median
Trades
Electrician
Install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring, equipment, and fixtures.
$61,590 national median
Plumber
Install, maintain, and repair pipes, fixtures, and other plumbing equipment.
$61,550 national median
Construction Manager
Plan, coordinate, and supervise construction projects from start to finish.
$104,900 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.