Loading...
$25.00 an hour is $52,000 a year before tax at 40 hours a week. It goes furthest in El Paso, where it's worth $48,901 after tax and local prices, and least far in San Francisco at $36,309. That's a $12,600 spread on the identical wage.
That's gross, at 40 hours a week for 52 weeks, which is 2,080 hours. Take-home is lower everywhere and the amount it's lower by depends on the state, which is what the table sorts on.
“Real value” converts local buying power back to a national equivalent. Above $52,000 means the money goes further than average once tax and prices are both accounted for, and below means it goes less far. Take-home is 2026 federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare, and state income tax where the state charges it.
| Metro | Take-home a month | Price level | Real value a year | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El PasoTX | $3,664 | 89.9 | $48,901 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 28% · $1,013/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.48 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for El Paso → | ||||
| MemphisTN | $3,664 | 92.2 | $47,681 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 31% · $1,154/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.05 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Memphis → | ||||
| Little RockAR | $3,541 | 89.4 | $47,535 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,497 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,634 | |||
| Rent takes | 28% · $989/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.35 | |||
| State income tax | $1,465 at 2.8% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Little Rock → | ||||
| KnoxvilleTN | $3,664 | 92.6 | $47,475 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 32% · $1,184/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.15 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Knoxville → | ||||
| TulsaOK | $3,514 | 89.2 | $47,273 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,168 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,622 | |||
| Rent takes | 28% · $987/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.30 | |||
| State income tax | $1,795 at 3.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Tulsa → | ||||
| Baton RougeLA | $3,566 | 90.8 | $47,124 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,788 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,646 | |||
| Rent takes | 30% · $1,064/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.70 | |||
| State income tax | $1,174 at 2.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Baton Rouge → | ||||
| WichitaKS | $3,488 | 88.9 | $47,087 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,860 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,610 | |||
| Rent takes | 24% · $849/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.23 | |||
| State income tax | $2,102 at 4.0% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Wichita → | ||||
| Oklahoma CityOK | $3,514 | 90.4 | $46,645 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,168 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,622 | |||
| Rent takes | 29% · $1,017/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.60 | |||
| State income tax | $1,795 at 3.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Oklahoma City → | ||||
| Des MoinesIA | $3,550 | 91.7 | $46,453 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,598 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,638 | |||
| Rent takes | 31% · $1,109/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.93 | |||
| State income tax | $1,364 at 2.6% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Des Moines → | ||||
| San AntonioTX | $3,664 | 94.7 | $46,422 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 32% · $1,177/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.68 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for San Antonio → | ||||
| New OrleansLA | $3,566 | 92.6 | $46,208 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,788 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,646 | |||
| Rent takes | 31% · $1,113/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.15 | |||
| State income tax | $1,174 at 2.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for New Orleans → | ||||
| ClevelandOH | $3,609 | 93.9 | $46,121 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,308 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,666 | |||
| Rent takes | 29% · $1,058/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.48 | |||
| State income tax | $655 at 1.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Cleveland → | ||||
| OmahaNE | $3,525 | 91.9 | $46,028 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,300 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,627 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,148/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.98 | |||
| State income tax | $1,662 at 3.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Omaha → | ||||
| GreenvilleSC | $3,569 | 93.3 | $45,905 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,830 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,647 | |||
| Rent takes | 34% · $1,221/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.32 | |||
| State income tax | $1,132 at 2.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Greenville → | ||||
| Kansas CityMO | $3,538 | 92.5 | $45,898 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,455 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,633 | |||
| Rent takes | 34% · $1,197/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.13 | |||
| State income tax | $1,507 at 2.9% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Kansas City → | ||||
| NashvilleTN | $3,664 | 96.3 | $45,651 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 43% · $1,578/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.07 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Nashville → | ||||
| BirminghamAL | $3,469 | 91.6 | $45,444 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,627 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,601 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,155/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $22.90 | |||
| State income tax | $2,335 at 4.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Birmingham → | ||||
| CincinnatiOH | $3,609 | 95.4 | $45,396 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,308 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,666 | |||
| Rent takes | 29% · $1,051/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.85 | |||
| State income tax | $655 at 1.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Cincinnati → | ||||
| LouisvilleKY | $3,522 | 93.1 | $45,392 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,260 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,625 | |||
| Rent takes | 30% · $1,047/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.27 | |||
| State income tax | $1,702 at 3.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Louisville → | ||||
| ColumbusOH | $3,609 | 95.5 | $45,348 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,308 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,666 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,194/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.88 | |||
| State income tax | $655 at 1.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Columbus → | ||||
| AustinTX | $3,664 | 98.1 | $44,813 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 43% · $1,562/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.52 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Austin → | ||||
| PittsburghPA | $3,530 | 94.7 | $44,737 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,366 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,629 | |||
| Rent takes | 31% · $1,077/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.68 | |||
| State income tax | $1,596 at 3.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Pittsburgh → | ||||
| AlbuquerqueNM | $3,557 | 95.5 | $44,695 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,684 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,642 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,185/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.88 | |||
| State income tax | $1,278 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Albuquerque → | ||||
| St. LouisMO | $3,538 | 95.1 | $44,643 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,455 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,633 | |||
| Rent takes | 28% · $995/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.77 | |||
| State income tax | $1,507 at 2.9% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for St. Louis → | ||||
| HoustonTX | $3,664 | 98.6 | $44,586 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 36% · $1,323/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.65 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Houston → | ||||
| IndianapolisIN | $3,538 | 95.7 | $44,365 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,458 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,633 | |||
| Rent takes | 36% · $1,267/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.93 | |||
| State income tax | $1,505 at 2.9% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Indianapolis → | ||||
| TucsonAZ | $3,573 | 96.9 | $44,242 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,871 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,649 | |||
| Rent takes | 30% · $1,081/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.23 | |||
| State income tax | $1,091 at 2.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Tucson → | ||||
| JacksonvilleFL | $3,664 | 99.5 | $44,183 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 38% · $1,382/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.88 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Jacksonville → | ||||
| Las VegasNV | $3,664 | 100.2 | $43,874 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 40% · $1,478/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.05 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Las Vegas → | ||||
| SpokaneWA | $3,664 | 100.3 | $43,831 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,193/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.07 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Spokane → | ||||
| MilwaukeeWI | $3,524 | 96.9 | $43,640 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,287 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,626 | |||
| Rent takes | 32% · $1,119/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.23 | |||
| State income tax | $1,675 at 3.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Milwaukee → | ||||
| CharlotteNC | $3,533 | 97.3 | $43,572 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,396 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,631 | |||
| Rent takes | 44% · $1,538/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.32 | |||
| State income tax | $1,566 at 3.0% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Charlotte → | ||||
| TampaFL | $3,664 | 100.9 | $43,570 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 46% · $1,696/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.23 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Tampa → | ||||
| MadisonWI | $3,524 | 97.3 | $43,460 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,287 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,626 | |||
| Rent takes | 42% · $1,482/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.32 | |||
| State income tax | $1,675 at 3.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Madison → | ||||
| OrlandoFL | $3,664 | 101.4 | $43,355 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 47% · $1,731/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.35 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Orlando → | ||||
| BuffaloNY | $3,458 | 95.8 | $43,314 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,495 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,596 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,139/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $23.95 | |||
| State income tax | $2,211 at 4.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Buffalo → | ||||
| RaleighNC | $3,533 | 98.2 | $43,173 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,396 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,631 | |||
| Rent takes | 45% · $1,596/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.55 | |||
| State income tax | $1,566 at 3.0% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Raleigh → | ||||
| RochesterNY | $3,458 | 97.0 | $42,779 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,495 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,596 | |||
| Rent takes | 36% · $1,256/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.25 | |||
| State income tax | $2,211 at 4.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Rochester → | ||||
| RichmondVA | $3,482 | 97.9 | $42,682 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,786 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,607 | |||
| Rent takes | 43% · $1,507/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $24.48 | |||
| State income tax | $2,176 at 4.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Richmond → | ||||
| DallasTX | $3,664 | 103.1 | $42,640 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 45% · $1,648/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.77 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Dallas → | ||||
| CharlestonSC | $3,569 | 101.0 | $42,406 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,830 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,647 | |||
| Rent takes | 46% · $1,630/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.25 | |||
| State income tax | $1,132 at 2.2% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Charleston → | ||||
| Colorado SpringsCO | $3,532 | 100.7 | $42,088 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,382 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,630 | |||
| Rent takes | 41% · $1,464/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.18 | |||
| State income tax | $1,580 at 3.0% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Colorado Springs → | ||||
| AtlantaGA | $3,510 | 100.1 | $42,074 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,116 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,620 | |||
| Rent takes | 47% · $1,660/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.02 | |||
| State income tax | $1,846 at 3.6% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Atlanta → | ||||
| DetroitMI | $3,500 | 100.3 | $41,877 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,003 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,615 | |||
| Rent takes | 32% · $1,122/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.07 | |||
| State income tax | $1,959 at 3.8% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Detroit → | ||||
| ProvidenceRI | $3,552 | 101.8 | $41,875 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,629 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,640 | |||
| Rent takes | 39% · $1,402/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.45 | |||
| State income tax | $1,333 at 2.6% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Providence → | ||||
| AnchorageAK | $3,664 | 105.4 | $41,710 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 34% · $1,243/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.35 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Anchorage → | ||||
| BakersfieldCA | $3,498 | 100.9 | $41,599 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 33% · $1,140/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.23 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Bakersfield → | ||||
| PhoenixAZ | $3,573 | 103.3 | $41,501 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,871 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,649 | |||
| Rent takes | 44% · $1,583/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.82 | |||
| State income tax | $1,091 at 2.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Phoenix → | ||||
| PhiladelphiaPA | $3,530 | 102.6 | $41,292 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,366 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,629 | |||
| Rent takes | 43% · $1,520/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.65 | |||
| State income tax | $1,596 at 3.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Philadelphia → | ||||
| Salt Lake CityUT | $3,471 | 100.9 | $41,277 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,648 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,602 | |||
| Rent takes | 42% · $1,456/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.23 | |||
| State income tax | $2,314 at 4.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Salt Lake City → | ||||
| FresnoCA | $3,498 | 102.2 | $41,070 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 39% · $1,355/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.55 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Fresno → | ||||
| HartfordCT | $3,488 | 102.7 | $40,752 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,852 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,610 | |||
| Rent takes | 42% · $1,477/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.68 | |||
| State income tax | $2,110 at 4.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Hartford → | ||||
| ChicagoIL | $3,461 | 103.6 | $40,090 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,533 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,597 | |||
| Rent takes | 46% · $1,581/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $25.90 | |||
| State income tax | $2,429 at 4.7% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Chicago → | ||||
| DenverCO | $3,532 | 105.8 | $40,059 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,382 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,630 | |||
| Rent takes | 50% · $1,754/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.45 | |||
| State income tax | $1,580 at 3.0% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Denver → | ||||
| BaltimoreMD | $3,488 | 104.5 | $40,053 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,856 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,610 | |||
| Rent takes | 43% · $1,511/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.12 | |||
| State income tax | $2,106 at 4.1% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Baltimore → | ||||
| MinneapolisMN | $3,496 | 104.8 | $40,028 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,949 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,613 | |||
| Rent takes | 40% · $1,405/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.20 | |||
| State income tax | $2,013 at 3.9% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Minneapolis → | ||||
| SeattleWA | $3,664 | 111.1 | $39,570 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 59% · $2,146/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.77 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Seattle → | ||||
| SacramentoCA | $3,498 | 106.7 | $39,338 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 52% · $1,832/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.68 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Sacramento → | ||||
| Washington D.C.DC | $3,501 | 108.9 | $38,575 | |
| Take-home a year | $42,008 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,616 | |||
| Rent takes | 58% · $2,015/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.23 | |||
| State income tax | $1,954 at 3.8% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Washington D.C. → | ||||
| MiamiFL | $3,664 | 114.2 | $38,496 | |
| Take-home a year | $43,962 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,691 | |||
| Rent takes | 54% · $1,995/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $28.55 | |||
| State income tax | None in this state | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Miami → | ||||
| BostonMA | $3,465 | 108.3 | $38,395 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,582 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,599 | |||
| Rent takes | 71% · $2,476/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.07 | |||
| State income tax | $2,380 at 4.6% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Boston → | ||||
| San JoseCA | $3,498 | 110.4 | $38,019 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 85% · $2,982/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.60 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for San Jose → | ||||
| PortlandOR | $3,332 | 105.4 | $37,937 | |
| Take-home a year | $39,986 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,538 | |||
| Rent takes | 50% · $1,677/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $26.35 | |||
| State income tax | $3,976 at 7.6% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Portland → | ||||
| San DiegoCA | $3,498 | 111.9 | $37,510 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 70% · $2,459/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.98 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for San Diego → | ||||
| HonoluluHI | $3,461 | 111.0 | $37,418 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,534 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,597 | |||
| Rent takes | 58% · $2,016/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $27.75 | |||
| State income tax | $2,428 at 4.7% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Honolulu → | ||||
| Los AngelesCA | $3,498 | 113.6 | $36,948 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 60% · $2,085/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $28.40 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for Los Angeles → | ||||
| New York CityNY | $3,458 | 112.6 | $36,852 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,495 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,596 | |||
| Rent takes | 77% · $2,655/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $28.15 | |||
| State income tax | $2,211 at 4.3% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for New York City → | ||||
| San FranciscoCA | $3,498 | 115.6 | $36,309 | |
| Take-home a year | $41,973 | |||
| Every two weeks | $1,614 | |||
| Rent takes | 85% · $2,977/mo one-bed | |||
| Hourly wage here to match nationally | $28.90 | |||
| State income tax | $1,313 at 2.5% effective | |||
| Read the full breakdown for San Francisco → | ||||
Of the 68 metros here with published HUD fair market rents, a one-bedroom takes more than 30% of monthly take-home in 58 of them at this wage. Thirty percent is the standard line for affordable housing, so anything above it is what housing researchers call cost-burdened. Open any row in the table to see the share for that metro.
Annual gross is the hourly rate times 2,080 hours, which is 40 hours a week for 52 weeks with no unpaid time off. Plenty of hourly work doesn't run a full 2,080 hours, so treat this as the full-time ceiling rather than a promise. Take-home applies 2026 federal brackets for a single filer taking the standard deduction, Social Security and Medicare, and the state's own 2026 schedule. Price level is the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parity for that metro, where 100 is the national average, and real value divides take-home by it.
Every metro links to a full breakdown: the exact tax figures, monthly and biweekly pay, what a one-bedroom takes, how prices split across housing, goods and services, and how the metro's price level has moved since 2008.