Parking Enforcement Worker salary
Updated Updated for 2026 tax law
A parking enforcement worker earns a median of $46,730 a year ($22.47 an hour) in the US, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The average is $51,190. About 9,050 people work in this job.
Take-home pay on $46,730
- Gross pay
- $1,797.31
- Federal income tax
- −$131.83
- Social Security (6.2%)
- −$111.43
- Medicare (1.45%)
- −$26.06
- Texas income tax
- $0.00No state income tax on wages
- Take-home pay
- $1,527.98
Annual breakdown
- Gross
- $46,730
- Federal
- $3,428
- FICA
- $3,575
- State + local
- $0
- Net
- $39,728
- 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: Parking Enforcement Workers. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (SOC 33-3041). Excludes the self-employed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a parking enforcement worker make an hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.47; the average is $24.61.
What is the salary range for a parking enforcement worker?
The bottom 10% earn under $35,130 and the top 10% earn over $75,340 a year.
How much is $46,730 after taxes?
About $39,728 a year in Texas (no state income tax) or $38,268 in California for a single filer in 2026.
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