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Average salary by job family in Lancaster
| Management | $121,590 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $106,030 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $96,560 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $91,770 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $89,020 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $82,960 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $70,650 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $65,050 |
| Construction and Extraction | $62,410 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $60,120 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $60,090 |
| Community and Social Service | $58,160 |
| Protective Service | $57,570 |
| Production | $51,110 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $48,350 |
| Sales and Related | $48,300 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $46,180 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $40,920 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $39,090 |
| Personal Care and Service | $38,380 |
| Healthcare Support | $38,080 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $33,670 |
Highest-paying jobs in Lancaster
- Cardiologists$508,350
- Family Medicine Physicians$278,710
- Chief Executives$267,490
- Physicians, All Other$230,150
- Dentists, General$173,400
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$156,710
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153,090
- Veterinarians$152,190
- Financial Managers$151,730
- Database Architects$150,550
Most common jobs in Lancaster and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 7,400 | $34,360 | $30,280 |
| General and Operations Managers | 6,990 | $118,060 | $98,810 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 6,990 | $31,670 | $29,150 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 6,870 | $29,150 | $28,580 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 5,860 | $37,950 | $36,400 |
| Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand | 5,730 | $43,280 | $42,440 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,640 | $92,380 | $89,620 |
| Cashiers | 5,280 | $29,500 | $28,680 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 5,080 | $58,680 | $58,350 |
| Office Clerks, General | 4,330 | $45,240 | $44,540 |
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Cost of living in Lancaster
Prices in the Lancaster area are 2% below the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 98.3 for 2024. The average local salary of $59,620 therefore buys what $60,678 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $388,207, 4.6 times the median household income of $83,703.
$388,207typical home value
$83,703median household income
98.3BEA price parity
555,151metro population
Take-home pay in Lancaster
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $36,580 | $30,449 | $2,537 |
| Median wage | $48,210 | $39,437 | $3,286 |
| Average wage | $59,620 | $48,254 | $4,021 |
| 75th percentile wage | $70,230 | $56,080 | $4,673 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
Salaries for every job in Lancaster
Management30 jobs
- Chief Executives$267K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$157K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$153K
- Financial Managers$152K
- Sales Managers$142K
- Human Resources Managers$139K
- Marketing Managers$137K
- Purchasing Managers$128K
- Managers, All Other$122K
- Industrial Production Managers$120K
- General and Operations Managers$118K
- Advertising and Promotions Managers$117K
- Natural Sciences Managers$117K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$115K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$115K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$115K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$112K
- Public Relations Managers$111K
- Construction Managers$111K
- Administrative Services Managers$111K
- Training and Development Managers$110K
- Fundraising Managers$110K
- Facilities Managers$102K
- Postmasters and Mail Superintendents$96K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$81K
- Social and Community Service Managers$79K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$69K
- Food Service Managers$67K
- Lodging Managers$60K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$55K
Legal5 jobs
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical37 jobs
- Cardiologists$508K
- Family Medicine Physicians$279K
- Physicians, All Other$230K
- Dentists, General$173K
- Veterinarians$152K
- Pharmacists$139K
- Nurse Practitioners$136K
- Optometrists$135K
- Physician Assistants$121K
- Physical Therapists$104K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$101K
- Occupational Therapists$101K
- Registered Nurses$92K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$85K
- Dental Hygienists$84K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$80K
- Respiratory Therapists$79K
- Chiropractors$76K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$73K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$67K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$66K
- Surgical Technologists$65K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65K
- Hearing Aid Specialists$62K
- Paramedics$60K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$60K
- Athletic Trainers$59K
- Therapists, All Other$57K
- Recreational Therapists$54K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$52K
- Medical Records Specialists$49K
- Opticians, Dispensing$48K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$46K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$43K
- Pharmacy Technicians$42K
- Dietetic Technicians$34K
Computer and Mathematical17 jobs
- Database Architects$151K
- Computer Network Architects$128K
- Software Developers$115K
- Information Security Analysts$100K
- Data Scientists$98K
- Database Administrators$94K
- Computer Systems Analysts$93K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$93K
- Operations Research Analysts$90K
- Computer Programmers$90K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$89K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$89K
- Statisticians$86K
- Web Developers$82K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$80K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$75K
- Computer User Support Specialists$61K
Architecture and Engineering17 jobs
- Electrical Engineers$111K
- Engineers, All Other$102K
- Industrial Engineers$100K
- Civil Engineers$99K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$98K
- Mechanical Engineers$94K
- Landscape Architects$94K
- Materials Engineers$89K
- Surveyors$80K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$69K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$68K
- Mechanical Drafters$67K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Drafters, All Other$57K
Business and Financial Operations27 jobs
- Personal Financial Advisors$149K
- Financial Risk Specialists$108K
- Management Analysts$103K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$99K
- Project Management Specialists$99K
- Labor Relations Specialists$95K
- Financial Examiners$94K
- Credit Analysts$91K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$85K
- Loan Officers$85K
- Insurance Underwriters$84K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$83K
- Cost Estimators$82K
- Accountants and Auditors$80K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$80K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$76K
- Logisticians$73K
- Compliance Officers$73K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$73K
- Human Resources Specialists$72K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$71K
- Training and Development Specialists$70K
- Fundraisers$63K
- Tax Preparers$62K
- Credit Counselors$61K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$59K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$56K
Life, Physical, and Social Science11 jobs
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$99K
- School Psychologists$98K
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$89K
- Food Scientists and Technologists$88K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$87K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$76K
- Urban and Regional Planners$74K
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians$63K
- Conservation Scientists$59K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$58K
- Food Science Technicians$52K
Educational Instruction and Library23 jobs
- Instructional Coordinators$81K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$80K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$79K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$78K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$77K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$75K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$74K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$72K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$64K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$63K
- Curators$60K
- Adult Basic Education, Adult Secondary Education, and English as a Second Language Instructors$57K
- Tutors$44K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$44K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$38K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$38K
- Library Technicians$37K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$36K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$33K
Construction and Extraction26 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$81K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$75K
- Electricians$73K
- Brickmasons and Blockmasons$73K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$71K
- Sheet Metal Workers$70K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Tile and Stone Setters$66K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$64K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$60K
- Earth Drillers, Except Oil and Gas$59K
- Carpenters$58K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$58K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$58K
- Glaziers$56K
- Stonemasons$56K
- Solar Photovoltaic Installers$55K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$55K
- Roofers$55K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$54K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$54K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$52K
- Construction Laborers$52K
- Insulation Workers, Floor, Ceiling, and Wall$51K
- Hazardous Materials Removal Workers$49K
- Helpers--Carpenters$41K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Art Directors$91K
- Music Directors and Composers$81K
- Commercial and Industrial Designers$74K
- Producers and Directors$71K
- Writers and Authors$71K
- Interpreters and Translators$71K
- Editors$69K
- Interior Designers$66K
- Graphic Designers$59K
- Coaches and Scouts$56K
- Public Relations Specialists$56K
- Audio and Video Technicians$54K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$53K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$51K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$44K
- Photographers$44K
- Floral Designers$37K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$84K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$80K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$75K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$69K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$67K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$64K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$64K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$64K
- Millwrights$63K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$62K
- Medical Equipment Repairers$62K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$57K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$57K
- Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians$56K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$55K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$55K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$53K
- Home Appliance Repairers$52K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$50K
- Coin, Vending, and Amusement Machine Servicers and Repairers$49K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$48K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$46K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$40K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$40K
Community and Social Service13 jobs
- Health Education Specialists$85K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$68K
- Marriage and Family Therapists$66K
- Healthcare Social Workers$65K
- Social Workers, All Other$64K
- Clergy$61K
- Directors, Religious Activities and Education$60K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$59K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$57K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$53K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$51K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$45K
- Religious Workers, All Other$38K
Protective Service12 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$107K
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$94K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$89K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$82K
- Correctional Officers and Jailers$63K
- Firefighters$58K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$55K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$42K
- Security Guards$41K
- Protective Service Workers, All Other$36K
- School Bus Monitors$35K
- Lifeguards, Ski Patrol, and Other Recreational Protective Service Workers$29K
Production49 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$75K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$68K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$64K
- Tool and Die Makers$62K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$59K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$58K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$56K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$56K
- Machinists$56K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$53K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$53K
- Crushing, Grinding, and Polishing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$52K
- Structural Metal Fabricators and Fitters$52K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Food Processing Workers, All Other$52K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$51K
- Printing Press Operators$51K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$51K
- Plating Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$51K
- Metal-Refining Furnace Operators and Tenders$50K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$50K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49K
- Paper Goods Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$49K
- Cabinetmakers and Bench Carpenters$49K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$48K
- Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Furniture Finishers$48K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$46K
- Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Wood$46K
- Food Batchmakers$46K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45K
- Production Workers, All Other$45K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$43K
- Tailors, Dressmakers, and Custom Sewers$43K
- Helpers--Production Workers$41K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$41K
- Bakers$38K
- Meat, Poultry, and Fish Cutters and Trimmers$37K
- Sewing Machine Operators$36K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$34K
Office and Administrative Support38 jobs
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$68K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$62K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$61K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$58K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$52K
- Bill and Account Collectors$52K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$52K
- Procurement Clerks$51K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$50K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$50K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$49K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$49K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$48K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$48K
- Order Clerks$47K
- File Clerks$47K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$46K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$46K
- Customer Service Representatives$46K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$46K
- Office Clerks, General$45K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$45K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$45K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$44K
- Tellers$42K
- Reservation and Transportation Ticket Agents and Travel Clerks$40K
- Data Entry Keyers$40K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$39K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$39K
- Couriers and Messengers$38K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$37K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$33K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$30K
Sales and Related17 jobs
- Sales Engineers$108K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$90K
- Insurance Sales Agents$88K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$78K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$74K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$73K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$67K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$50K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$45K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$44K
- Telemarketers$41K
- Demonstrators and Product Promoters$36K
- Retail Salespersons$34K
- Cashiers$30K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Crane and Tower Operators$69K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$65K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$59K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$53K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$51K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$48K
- Bus Drivers, School$46K
- Light Truck Drivers$45K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$43K
- Driver/Sales Workers$40K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$36K
- Parking Attendants$34K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$33K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$32K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$31K
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry4 jobs
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance6 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Landscaping, Lawn Service, and Groundskeeping Workers$57K
- First-Line Supervisors of Housekeeping and Janitorial Workers$49K
- Pest Control Workers$44K
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers$42K
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$37K
- Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners$34K
Personal Care and Service17 jobs
- Morticians, Undertakers, and Funeral Arrangers$68K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$53K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$49K
- Skincare Specialists$48K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$47K
- Costume Attendants$47K
- Residential Advisors$43K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$42K
- Animal Trainers$39K
- Funeral Attendants$38K
- Recreation Workers$36K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Tour and Travel Guides$33K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$32K
- Childcare Workers$31K
- Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers$30K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$29K
Healthcare Support11 jobs
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$69K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$62K
- Massage Therapists$61K
- Dental Assistants$49K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$45K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$44K
- Nursing Assistants$44K
- Phlebotomists$43K
- Medical Assistants$43K
- Pharmacy Aides$38K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$32K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$62K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$38K
- Cooks, All Other$37K
- Waiters and Waitresses$37K
- Bartenders$36K
- Cooks, Restaurant$36K
- Food Preparation Workers$32K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$32K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$31K
- Cooks, Fast Food$30K
- Cooks, Short Order$30K
- Dishwashers$29K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$29K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$29K
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Salary in Lancaster: questions
What is a good salary in Lancaster?
Half of all workers in the Lancaster metro earn less than $48,210 and the average is $59,620. Earning more than $70,230 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Lancaster to match a $70,751 salary elsewhere?
About $69,518, because prices here are 2% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 98.3).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Lancaster?
Cardiologists ($508,350), Family Medicine Physicians ($278,710), Chief Executives ($267,490).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Lancaster, PA (29540), all occupations and 433 individual jobs.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included.
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