Average Salary in Cleveland (2025)

The average salary in Cleveland in 2025 is $1,060 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,445 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Cleveland.

The median weekly salary in Cleveland is $1,060, which is slightly above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,445. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $1,920 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,060
Median hourly pay
$26.5
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,445
Rent burden
55.7%

Salary snapshot for Cleveland

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,060
Median hourly pay$26.5
Estimated monthly take-home$3,445
Difference vs US average+8.2%
1-bed rent in city centre$1,920
Rent burden share55.7%

Cost of living link

Users comparing pay and affordability usually also want local expenses. See the cost of living in Cleveland.

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Cleveland after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Cleveland is around $3,445 per month based on median salary data.

Is Cleveland expensive to live in?

Living costs depend on rent and everyday spending. See the cost of living in Cleveland for a fuller picture of affordability.

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Cleveland?

A comfortable salary depends on rent and lifestyle, but many households aim to keep housing costs below 30–40% of income. On this page, the estimated city-centre rent burden is 55.7% of estimated take-home pay.

Sources: BLS for salary data, Numbeo for rent and cost context. Salary year: 2025. Cost update: 2026-04-01.