Average Salary in the United States 2026
US salary data: average income by state, federal and state taxes, and take-home pay calculations.
Average salary in the United States
The average annual salary in the US in 2026 is approximately $63,795 gross, which comes to about $4,100 net per month for a single filer. However, salaries vary dramatically by state: the average in California exceeds $62,000 while Mississippi averages around $38,000.
Federal minimum wage
The federal minimum wage remains at $7.25/hour in 2026, though many states and cities set significantly higher rates. California ($16.50), Washington ($16.66), and New York ($16.50) lead the way.
States with no income tax
Nine states have no state income tax: Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Workers in these states keep more of their paycheck. Browse all 50 state salary calculators.