Average Salary in Tampa (2025)

The average salary in Tampa in 2025 is $1,055 per week. After tax, the estimated take-home pay is around $3,429 per month. This guide also compares cost of living, rent, and affordability in Tampa.

The median weekly salary in Tampa is $1,055, which is slightly above the US baseline used on this site. Estimated monthly take-home pay is about $3,429. A typical one-bedroom city-centre rent of $2,082 puts strong pressure on take-home pay.

Median weekly salary
$1,055
Median hourly pay
$26.4
Estimated monthly take-home
$3,429
Rent burden
60.7%

Salary snapshot for Tampa

MetricValue
Median weekly salary$1,055
Median hourly pay$26.4
Estimated monthly take-home$3,429
Difference vs US average+7.7%
1-bed rent in city centre$2,082
Rent burden share60.7%

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

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FAQ

What is the average salary in Tampa after tax?

The estimated take-home pay after tax in Tampa is around $3,429 per month based on median salary data.

Is Tampa expensive to live in?

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

How much salary is needed to live comfortably in Tampa?

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 60.7% of estimated take-home pay.

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