Computer salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A computer earns a median of $47,810 a year ($22.99 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $50,880. About 65,600 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $47,810
- Gross pay
- $1,838.85
- Federal income tax
- −$136.82
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$114.01
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$26.66
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,561.36
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $47,810
- Federal
- $3,557
- FICA
- $3,657
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $40,595
- Marginal federal rate
- 12.0%
- Marginal state rate
- 0.0%
2026 federal brackets (Rev. Proc. 2025-32) and 2026 state rules. Estimates assume wages are your only income and use annual liability, so your actual withholding can differ slightly.
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BLS occupation: Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 49-2011). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a computer make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.99; the average is $24.46.
What is the salary range for a computer?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,910 and the top 10% earn over $71,730 a year.
How much is $47,810 after taxes?
About $40,595 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $39,066 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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