Fish and Game Warden salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A fish and game warden earns a median of $74,060 a year ($35.60 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $74,950. About 5,770 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $74,060
- Gross pay
- $2,848.46
- Federal income tax
- −$287.05
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$176.60
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$41.30
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $2,343.51
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $74,060
- Federal
- $7,463
- FICA
- $5,666
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $60,931
- Marginal federal rate
- 22.0%
- 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: Fish and Game Wardens. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 33-3031). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a fish and game warden make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $35.60; the average is $36.03.
What is the salary range for a fish and game warden?
The bottom 10% earn under $50,990 and the top 10% earn over $100,980 a year.
How much is $74,060 after taxes?
About $60,931 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $57,269 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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