Food and Tobacco Roasting salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A food and tobacco roasting earns a median of $44,810 a year ($21.54 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $45,930. About 20,370 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $44,810
- Gross pay
- $1,723.46
- Federal income tax
- −$122.97
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$106.85
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$24.99
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,468.65
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $44,810
- Federal
- $3,197
- FICA
- $3,428
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $38,185
- 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: Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 51-3091). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a food and tobacco roasting make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $21.54; the average is $22.08.
What is the salary range for a food and tobacco roasting?
The bottom 10% earn under $33,250 and the top 10% earn over $62,680 a year.
How much is $44,810 after taxes?
About $38,185 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $36,827 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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