Average Salary in Mesa (2025)

The average salary in Mesa in 2025 is $930 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,022 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Mesa.

The median weekly salary in Mesa is $930, which is below the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,022. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $1,400 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$930
Median hourly pay
$23.2
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,022
Rent burden
46.3%

Salary snapshot for Mesa

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$930
Median hourly pay$23.2
Estimated monthly take-home$3,022
Difference vs US average-5.1%
1-bed rent in city centre$1,400
Rent burden share46.3%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Mesa after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Mesa is around $3,022 per month based on median salary data.

Is Mesa expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Mesa?

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 46.3% of estimated take-home pay.

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