Desktop Publisher salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A desktop publisher earns a median of $55,290 a year ($26.58 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $61,970. About 3,350 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $55,290
- Gross pay
- $2,126.54
- Federal income tax
- −$171.34
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$131.85
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$30.83
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,792.52
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $55,290
- Federal
- $4,455
- FICA
- $4,230
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $46,606
- 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: Desktop Publishers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 43-9031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a desktop publisher make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $26.58; the average is $29.79.
What is the salary range for a desktop publisher?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,680 and the top 10% earn over $96,170 a year.
How much is $55,290 after taxes?
About $46,606 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $44,530 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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