Summary of Salary Index By US City
• This index compares 92 cities based on Salary, with New York City serving as the baseline (100).
• For a single person with an average income, the average salary index value is 77.1, with 38 cities above-average and 54 below-average.
• The highest-ranking city is San Jose with an index value of 127.1, while the lowest-ranking is McAllen with an index value of 56.5.
Disclaimer: The data presented on this page is for informational purposes only and should be used as a general guide. Actual index values may vary significantly based on individual lifestyle choices and current economic conditions. We strive to provide up-to-date information, but values are subject to change without notice. Always conduct thorough personal research and consult with financial professionals before making important financial or relocation decisions.
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Index Details
| # | City | Salary Index | Monthly Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Jose | 127.1 | $9,000.00 |
| 2 | San Francisco | 112.9 | $8,000.00 |
| 3 | Boston | 107.3 | $7,600.00 |
| 4 | Washington, D.C. | 105.1 | $7,445.00 |
| 5 | New York City | 100.0 | $7,083.00 |
| 6 | Seattle | 100.0 | $7,083.00 |
| 7 | San Diego | 91.8 | $6,500.00 |
| 8 | Chicago | 88.2 | $6,250.00 |
| 9 | Denver | 88.2 | $6,250.00 |
| 10 | Los Angeles | 88.2 | $6,250.00 |
| 11 | New Haven | 87.5 | $6,200.00 |
| 12 | Fresno | 87.3 | $6,182.00 |
| 13 | Portland | 86.1 | $6,100.00 |
| 14 | Atlanta | 84.7 | $6,000.00 |
| 15 | Oxnard | 84.7 | $6,000.00 |
| 16 | Sacramento | 84.7 | $6,000.00 |
| 17 | Stockton | 84.7 | $6,000.00 |
| 18 | Providence | 84.0 | $5,950.00 |
| 19 | Hartford | 83.7 | $5,930.00 |
| 20 | Colorado Springs | 83.3 | $5,900.00 |
| 21 | Provo | 82.6 | $5,850.00 |
| 22 | Detroit | 82.3 | $5,827.00 |
| 23 | Albany | 81.9 | $5,800.00 |
| 24 | Durham | 81.9 | $5,800.00 |
| 25 | Austin | 81.2 | $5,750.00 |
| 26 | Dallas | 81.2 | $5,750.00 |
| 27 | Pittsburgh | 81.2 | $5,750.00 |
| 28 | St. Louis | 81.2 | $5,750.00 |
| 29 | Madison | 80.5 | $5,700.00 |
| 30 | Raleigh | 80.5 | $5,700.00 |
| 31 | Worcester | 80.5 | $5,700.00 |
| 32 | Richmond | 79.8 | $5,650.00 |
| 33 | Bakersfield | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 34 | Boise City | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 35 | Bridgeport | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 36 | Charleston | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 37 | Modesto | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 38 | Nashville | 77.7 | $5,500.00 |
| 39 | Houston | 76.5 | $5,417.00 |
| 40 | Salt Lake City | 76.5 | $5,417.00 |
| 41 | Baltimore | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 42 | Charlotte | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 43 | Omaha | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 44 | Philadelphia | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 45 | Riverside | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 46 | Virginia Beach | 76.2 | $5,400.00 |
| 47 | Miami | 74.8 | $5,300.00 |
| 48 | Orlando | 74.8 | $5,300.00 |
| 49 | Cleveland | 74.1 | $5,250.00 |
| 50 | San Antonio | 74.1 | $5,250.00 |
| 51 | Tampa | 74.1 | $5,250.00 |
| 52 | Phoenix | 73.5 | $5,208.33 |
| 53 | Cincinnati | 73.5 | $5,208.00 |
| 54 | Allentown | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 55 | Grand Rapids | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 56 | Kansas City | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 57 | Milwaukee | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 58 | Syracuse | 73.4 | $5,200.00 |
| 59 | Columbus | 73.0 | $5,170.00 |
| 60 | Knoxville | 72.7 | $5,150.00 |
| 61 | Albuquerque | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 62 | Buffalo | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 63 | Greenville | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 64 | Harrisburg | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 65 | Indianapolis | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 66 | Jacksonville | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 67 | Las Vegas | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 68 | Little Rock | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 69 | North Port | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 70 | Rochester | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 71 | Toledo | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 72 | Tucson | 70.6 | $5,000.00 |
| 73 | New Orleans | 69.4 | $4,917.00 |
| 74 | Des Moines | 69.2 | $4,900.00 |
| 75 | Dayton | 68.2 | $4,833.00 |
| 76 | Greensboro | 68.2 | $4,833.00 |
| 77 | Louisville | 68.2 | $4,833.00 |
| 78 | Tulsa | 68.2 | $4,833.00 |
| 79 | Birmingham | 67.8 | $4,800.00 |
| 80 | Oklahoma City | 67.8 | $4,800.00 |
| 81 | Akron | 67.2 | $4,758.00 |
| 82 | Baton Rouge | 67.1 | $4,750.00 |
| 83 | Memphis | 66.4 | $4,700.00 |
| 84 | Palm Bay | 64.9 | $4,600.00 |
| 85 | Wichita | 64.9 | $4,600.00 |
| 86 | Columbia City | 63.5 | $4,500.00 |
| 87 | Honolulu | 63.5 | $4,500.00 |
| 88 | Winston-Salem | 61.2 | $4,333.00 |
| 89 | Fort Myers | 60.7 | $4,300.00 |
| 90 | El Paso | 60.0 | $4,250.00 |
| 91 | Minneapolis | 58.8 | $4,167.00 |
| 92 | McAllen | 56.5 | $4,000.00 |
Index Distribution
This histogram visualizes how cities are distributed across different salary index value ranges.