Average Salary in Phoenix (2025)

The average salary in Phoenix in 2025 is $1,281 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $4,163 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Phoenix.

The median weekly salary in Phoenix is $1,281, which is well above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $4,163. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,928 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,281
Median hourly pay
$32.0
Estimated monthly take-home
$4,163
Rent burden
70.3%

Salary snapshot for Phoenix

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,281
Median hourly pay$32.0
Estimated monthly take-home$4,163
Difference vs US average+30.7%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,928
Rent burden share70.3%

Cost of living link

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

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Phoenix after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Phoenix is around $4,163 per month based on median salary data.

Is Phoenix expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Phoenix?

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 70.3% of estimated take-home pay.

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