Average Salary in Stockton (2025)

The average salary in Stockton in 2025 is $920 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $2,990 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Stockton.

The median weekly salary in Stockton is $920, which is below the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $2,990. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $1,450 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$920
Median hourly pay
$23.0
Estimated monthly take-home
$2,990
Rent burden
48.5%

Salary snapshot for Stockton

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$920
Median hourly pay$23.0
Estimated monthly take-home$2,990
Difference vs US average-6.1%
1-bed rent in city centre$1,450
Rent burden share48.5%

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Stockton after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Stockton is around $2,990 per month based on median salary data.

Is Stockton expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Stockton?

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 48.5% of estimated take-home pay.

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