Average Salary in Fresno (2025)

The average salary in Fresno in 2025 is $1,222 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,972 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Fresno.

The median weekly salary in Fresno is $1,222, which is well above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,972. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,756 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,222
Median hourly pay
$28.6
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,972
Rent burden
69.4%

Salary snapshot for Fresno

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,222
Median hourly pay$28.6
Estimated monthly take-home$3,972
Difference vs US average+24.7%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,756
Rent burden share69.4%

Cost of living link

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

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Fresno after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Fresno is around $3,972 per month based on median salary data.

Is Fresno expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Fresno?

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 69.4% of estimated take-home pay.

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