Take-home pay by job in Florida
What 48 common jobs pay in Florida, and what's left after 2026 taxes. Sorted by take-home pay.
| Job | Median gross | Take-home / year | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $135,970 | $104,202 | $8,683 |
| Lawyer | $133,180 | $102,295 | $8,525 |
| Software developer | $130,980 | $100,791 | $8,399 |
| Physician assistant | $129,620 | $99,861 | $8,322 |
| Nurse practitioner | $129,510 | $99,786 | $8,316 |
| Medical and health services manager | $120,360 | $93,503 | $7,792 |
| Computer systems analyst | $101,900 | $80,517 | $6,710 |
| General and operations manager | $101,580 | $80,292 | $6,691 |
| Physical therapist | $101,040 | $79,912 | $6,659 |
| Mechanical engineer | $99,980 | $79,166 | $6,597 |
| Civil engineer | $98,570 | $78,174 | $6,515 |
| Dental hygienist | $91,980 | $73,538 | $6,128 |
| Registered nurse | $84,190 | $68,058 | $5,671 |
| Respiratory therapist | $81,160 | $65,926 | $5,494 |
| Accountant | $79,250 | $64,582 | $5,382 |
| Radiologic technologist | $76,750 | $62,824 | $5,235 |
| Police officer | $74,470 | $61,220 | $5,102 |
| HR specialist | $66,410 | $55,540 | $4,628 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) | $61,770 | $51,812 | $4,318 |
| High school teacher | $60,410 | $50,719 | $4,227 |
| Elementary school teacher | $58,930 | $49,530 | $4,128 |
| IT support specialist | $58,740 | $49,378 | $4,115 |
| Firefighter | $58,550 | $49,225 | $4,102 |
| Electrician | $57,250 | $48,180 | $4,015 |
| HVAC technician | $56,670 | $47,714 | $3,976 |
| Social worker (child, family and school) | $56,550 | $47,618 | $3,968 |
| Plumber | $52,910 | $44,693 | $3,724 |
| Truck driver (heavy and tractor-trailer) | $50,640 | $42,869 | $3,572 |
| Carpenter | $49,870 | $42,251 | $3,521 |
| Bookkeeper | $49,330 | $41,817 | $3,485 |
| Auto mechanic | $48,260 | $40,957 | $3,413 |
| Dental assistant | $47,620 | $40,443 | $3,370 |
| Administrative assistant | $45,900 | $39,061 | $3,255 |
| Medical assistant | $43,680 | $37,277 | $3,106 |
| Pharmacy technician | $43,590 | $37,205 | $3,100 |
| Delivery driver (light truck) | $41,810 | $35,774 | $2,981 |
| Customer service representative | $40,440 | $34,674 | $2,889 |
| Warehouse worker | $38,160 | $32,842 | $2,737 |
| Nursing assistant (CNA) | $37,510 | $32,319 | $2,693 |
| Restaurant cook | $37,020 | $31,926 | $2,660 |
| Receptionist | $36,810 | $31,757 | $2,646 |
| Waiter or waitress | $36,150 | $31,227 | $2,602 |
| Security guard | $35,900 | $31,026 | $2,585 |
| Janitor | $34,490 | $29,893 | $2,491 |
| Teaching assistant | $34,430 | $29,845 | $2,487 |
| Childcare worker | $34,210 | $29,668 | $2,472 |
| Retail salesperson | $34,010 | $29,507 | $2,459 |
| Cashier | $30,530 | $26,711 | $2,226 |
Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025, statewide, all industries. BLS wages include tips and commissions, not overtime premiums or benefits. Take-home uses 2026 tax rules for a single filer paid every two weeks with W-4 defaults and no pre-tax deductions.