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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Construction Manager Salary After Tax in Lincoln

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท NE ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 0.93

Construction Manager Salary Range

25th Percentile

$78,000

Take-home:

$59,372

$4,948/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$101,000

Take-home:

$74,209

$6,184/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$135,000

Take-home:

$95,809

$7,984/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $101,000

Gross Salary$101,000
Federal Tax(13.7%)โ€“$13,834
NE State Taxโ€“$5,230
Social Securityโ€“$6,262
Medicareโ€“$1,465
Annual Take-Home$74,209
$6,184Monthly
$2,854Bi-Weekly
26.53%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Lincoln

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)17.8% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,100/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,380/mo

COL Index

0.93

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,546/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,184 ($74,208/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,092

per month

  • โ€บRent / mortgage
  • โ€บGroceries
  • โ€บUtilities
  • โ€บInsurance
  • โ€บMinimum debt payments
  • โ€บTransportation
Wants30%

$1,855

per month

  • โ€บDining out
  • โ€บStreaming services
  • โ€บGym
  • โ€บHobbies
  • โ€บTravel
  • โ€บShopping
Savings20%

$1,237

per month

  • โ€บEmergency fund
  • โ€บ401(k) / IRA
  • โ€บInvestments
  • โ€บDown payment fund
  • โ€บDebt payoff (extra)

Needs / year

$37,104

Wants / year

$22,262

Savings / year

$14,842

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Construction Manager salary in Lincoln?

The median Construction Manager salary in Lincoln (NE) is $101,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $78,000 and the 75th percentile is $135,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Construction Manager in Lincoln?

At the median salary of $101,000, a Construction Manager in NE takes home approximately $74,209 per year ($6,184/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 26.53%.

Can a Construction Manager afford rent in Lincoln?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln is $1,100/month. On the median Construction Manager salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 17.8%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,546/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Construction Manager salaries in Lincoln?

Lincoln has a cost-of-living index of 0.93 (1.00 = national average). Lincoln is 7% cheaper than the US average, so the Construction Manager salary goes further here than in high-cost metros.