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Job Salary Guide ยท 2026

Electrical Engineer Salary After Tax in Fresno

Based on BLS OEWS data ยท CA ยท Single filer

Rent: ComfortableCOL Index: 1.17

Electrical Engineer Salary Range

25th Percentile

$82,000

Take-home:

$62,209

$5,184/mo

Entry to mid-level

Median

$105,000

Take-home:

$76,250

$6,354/mo

Typical salary

75th Percentile

$132,000

Take-home:

$92,461

$7,705/mo

Senior / specialist

Tax Breakdown

At median salary of $105,000

Gross Salary$105,000
Federal Tax(14.0%)โ€“$14,714
CA State Taxโ€“$6,003
Social Securityโ€“$6,510
Medicareโ€“$1,523
Annual Take-Home$76,250
$6,354Monthly
$2,933Bi-Weekly
27.38%Effective Rate

Cost of Living in Fresno

Rent-to-income ratio (1BR)19.7% โ€” Comfortable

1BR Monthly Rent

$1,250/mo

2BR Monthly Rent

$1,580/mo

COL Index

1.17

Comfortable Rent Max

$1,588/mo

50 / 30 / 20 Budget Planner

Based on your monthly take-home of $6,354 ($76,248/yr)

Needs 50%Wants 30%Savings 20%
Needs50%

$3,177

per month

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

$1,906

per month

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

$1,271

per month

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

Needs / year

$38,124

Wants / year

$22,874

Savings / year

$15,250

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Electrical Engineer salary in Fresno?

The median Electrical Engineer salary in Fresno (CA) is $105,000 per year based on BLS OEWS data. The 25th percentile is $82,000 and the 75th percentile is $132,000.

What is the take-home pay for a Electrical Engineer in Fresno?

At the median salary of $105,000, a Electrical Engineer in CA takes home approximately $76,250 per year ($6,354/month) after federal and state taxes. The effective tax rate is 27.38%.

Can a Electrical Engineer afford rent in Fresno?

The average 1-bedroom rent in Fresno is $1,250/month. On the median Electrical Engineer salary, your rent-to-income ratio is 19.7%, which is "Comfortable". Financial experts recommend keeping rent below 25โ€“30% of take-home pay ($1,588/month at this salary).

How does cost of living affect Electrical Engineer salaries in Fresno?

Fresno has a cost-of-living index of 1.17 (1.00 = national average). Fresno is 17% more expensive than the US average, which reduces the real purchasing power of the Electrical Engineer salary.