Salary Guide · 2026
Wyoming Salary Guide (2026)
This guide explains how salaries are taxed in Wyoming, what take-home pay looks like at different income levels, and how cost of living affects real purchasing power across major cities.
Wyoming Income Snapshot
Individual median income
$42,000
-25% vs US median
Household median income
$72,509
US Census ACS 2023
Median take-home (annual)
$35,853
Eff. rate: 14.64%
Median monthly take-home
$2,988
Single filer, 2026
Income Tax Structure in Wyoming
Tax system: No state income tax
Wyoming has no state income tax and very low overall tax burden. The energy sector (oil, gas, coal) drives the economy. Cheyenne and Casper are the main employment centers, with a very affordable cost of living.
Take-Home Pay at Popular Salary Levels
Single filer · Standard deduction · WY state tax · 2026 IRS brackets
| Gross salary | Federal tax | State tax | FICA | Take-home | Monthly | Eff. rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $55,000 | $4,494 | $0 | $4,208 | $46,298 | $3,858 | 15.82% |
| $80,000 | $8,954 | $0 | $6,120 | $64,926 | $5,411 | 18.84% |
| $120,000 | $17,754 | $0 | $9,180 | $93,066 | $7,756 | 22.45% |
| $165,000 | $28,514 | $0 | $12,623 | $123,863 | $10,322 | 24.93% |
Take-home as % of gross
Housing Affordability in Wyoming Cities
Based on $120,000 salary · Rent: HUD FMR 2026 · COL: C2ER/ACCRA
Cheyenne
COL: 0.91× · 1BR rent: $1,050/mo
Rent burden: 13.5% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Cheyenne? →Casper
COL: 0.88× · 1BR rent: $1,000/mo
Rent burden: 12.9% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Casper? →Laramie
COL: 0.85× · 1BR rent: $950/mo
Rent burden: 12.2% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Laramie? →Gillette
COL: 0.91× · 1BR rent: $1,050/mo
Rent burden: 13.5% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Gillette? →Rock Springs
COL: 0.88× · 1BR rent: $1,000/mo
Rent burden: 12.9% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Rock Springs? →Sheridan
COL: 0.85× · 1BR rent: $950/mo
Rent burden: 12.2% of take-home
Is $120,000 enough in Sheridan? →Popular Salary Guides for Wyoming
Is This Salary Enough in Wyoming?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is $100,000 a good salary in Wyoming?
A $100,000 salary in Wyoming yields approximately $78,996 per year ($6,583/month) after federal and state taxes. In most Wyoming cities, this is above the state individual median of $42,000 — generally a comfortable income.
How much state income tax do you pay in Wyoming?
Wyoming has No state income tax. For a $80,000 salary, the estimated state income tax is $0. Your effective rate depends on your income level, filing status, and deductions.
What salary is considered middle class in Wyoming?
The individual median income in Wyoming is $42,000 and the household median is $72,509 (Census ACS 2023). Middle-class income typically ranges from 67%–200% of the household median, roughly $48,581–$145,018 for a family.
Data Sources
- •Tax calculations: IRS federal tax tables
- •Payroll taxes: Social Security Administration
- •Salary data: Bureau of Labor Statistics
- •Rent data: HUD Fair Market Rents
Data updated monthly using government datasets.