2026 Profession Salary Research

Salary Take-Home Pay by Profession (2026)

Reviewed by Kevin Marshall, CPA

Compare take-home pay for your profession across all 51 jurisdictions. See exactly how much of your salary you keep after federal taxes, state income tax, and FICA.

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Software EngineerMedian salary: $130,160View state rankings ->Data ScientistMedian salary: $108,020View state rankings ->Cybersecurity AnalystMedian salary: $120,360View state rankings ->Registered NurseMedian salary: $93,600View state rankings ->PhysicianMedian salary: $236,000View state rankings ->Dental HygienistMedian salary: $87,530View state rankings ->Physical TherapistMedian salary: $99,710View state rankings ->PharmacistMedian salary: $132,750View state rankings ->AccountantMedian salary: $79,880View state rankings ->Financial AnalystMedian salary: $99,890View state rankings ->Marketing ManagerMedian salary: $157,620View state rankings ->Project ManagerMedian salary: $98,560View state rankings ->Elementary School TeacherMedian salary: $63,680View state rankings ->High School TeacherMedian salary: $67,340View state rankings ->TeacherMedian salary: $65,500View state rankings ->LawyerMedian salary: $145,760View state rankings ->ParalegalMedian salary: $60,970View state rankings ->ElectricianMedian salary: $63,800View state rankings ->PlumberMedian salary: $63,600View state rankings ->Construction ManagerMedian salary: $104,900View state rankings ->Police OfficerMedian salary: $70,420View state rankings ->FirefighterMedian salary: $57,120View state rankings ->Social WorkerMedian salary: $59,430View state rankings ->Graphic DesignerMedian salary: $59,970View state rankings ->Civil EngineerMedian salary: $95,890View state rankings ->Truck DriverMedian salary: $54,320View state rankings ->Real Estate AgentMedian salary: $56,640View state rankings ->ChefMedian salary: $58,920View state rankings ->

Median salaries based on BLS approximations. Calculations use 2026 IRS tables.