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Average salary by job family in Manchester
| Management | $154,890 |
|---|---|
| Legal | $130,890 |
| Computer and Mathematical | $125,260 |
| Architecture and Engineering | $109,610 |
| Healthcare Practitioners and Technical | $109,470 |
| Business and Financial Operations | $91,710 |
| Life, Physical, and Social Science | $89,700 |
| Protective Service | $67,010 |
| Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media | $66,580 |
| Installation, Maintenance, and Repair | $66,160 |
| Construction and Extraction | $64,180 |
| Educational Instruction and Library | $60,280 |
| Community and Social Service | $59,160 |
| Sales and Related | $55,020 |
| Office and Administrative Support | $53,920 |
| Production | $53,040 |
| Transportation and Material Moving | $48,740 |
| Healthcare Support | $46,610 |
| Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | $43,150 |
| Personal Care and Service | $40,350 |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | $39,950 |
| Food Preparation and Serving Related | $37,990 |
Highest-paying jobs in Manchester
- Physicians, All Other$314,930
- Pediatricians, General$288,830
- Chief Executives$282,780
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$280,620
- Nurse Anesthetists$261,280
- Family Medicine Physicians$254,800
- Podiatrists$233,950
- Dentists, General$211,430
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$194,790
- Natural Sciences Managers$186,230
Most common jobs in Manchester and what they pay
| Job | Jobs | Average salary | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Salespersons | 6,660 | $38,600 | $35,350 |
| Registered Nurses | 5,210 | $96,880 | $98,600 |
| General and Operations Managers | 4,990 | $152,330 | $124,990 |
| Cashiers | 4,880 | $32,300 | $31,700 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,680 | $50,970 | $49,630 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 4,440 | $31,370 | $31,120 |
| Software Developers | 4,370 | $153,810 | $162,090 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,400 | $51,050 | $49,570 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 3,400 | $36,970 | $36,040 |
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 3,000 | $40,170 | $39,190 |
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Cost of living in Manchester
Prices in the Manchester area are 6% above the U.S. average, with a BEA price parity of 105.7 for 2024. The average local salary of $72,800 therefore buys what $68,902 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. A typical home is worth $526,340, 5.2 times the median household income of $100,436.
$526,340typical home value
$100,436median household income
105.7BEA price parity
424,732metro population
Take-home pay in Manchester
| Salary level | Gross | After tax | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile wage | $39,400 | $33,838 | $2,820 |
| Median wage | $56,530 | $47,602 | $3,967 |
| Average wage | $72,800 | $60,044 | $5,004 |
| 75th percentile wage | $83,200 | $67,361 | $5,613 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Salaries for every job in Manchester
Management29 jobs
- Chief Executives$283K
- Architectural and Engineering Managers$195K
- Natural Sciences Managers$186K
- Computer and Information Systems Managers$183K
- Sales Managers$176K
- Industrial Production Managers$172K
- Medical and Health Services Managers$164K
- Marketing Managers$163K
- Purchasing Managers$163K
- Financial Managers$158K
- Managers, All Other$155K
- General and Operations Managers$152K
- Human Resources Managers$150K
- Training and Development Managers$146K
- Compensation and Benefits Managers$145K
- Construction Managers$141K
- Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$135K
- Public Relations Managers$134K
- Administrative Services Managers$133K
- Fundraising Managers$125K
- Facilities Managers$114K
- Education Administrators, Postsecondary$112K
- Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$105K
- Social and Community Service Managers$87K
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers$82K
- Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling$82K
- Food Service Managers$78K
- Education Administrators, All Other$76K
- Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare$54K
Legal3 jobs
Computer and Mathematical16 jobs
- Software Developers$154K
- Computer and Information Research Scientists$138K
- Database Architects$125K
- Computer Network Architects$125K
- Information Security Analysts$124K
- Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers$116K
- Computer Systems Analysts$113K
- Data Scientists$111K
- Network and Computer Systems Administrators$109K
- Web and Digital Interface Designers$109K
- Database Administrators$109K
- Computer Occupations, All Other$104K
- Web Developers$102K
- Computer Programmers$74K
- Computer Network Support Specialists$70K
- Computer User Support Specialists$68K
Architecture and Engineering21 jobs
- Computer Hardware Engineers$150K
- Electrical Engineers$149K
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors$143K
- Engineers, All Other$129K
- Electronics Engineers, Except Computer$121K
- Mechanical Engineers$116K
- Industrial Engineers$112K
- Architects, Except Landscape and Naval$106K
- Environmental Engineers$104K
- Civil Engineers$100K
- Electrical and Electronics Drafters$99K
- Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other$81K
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians$76K
- Surveyors$75K
- Calibration Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians$70K
- Architectural and Civil Drafters$67K
- Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians$64K
- Mechanical Drafters$64K
- Surveying and Mapping Technicians$59K
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical43 jobs
- Physicians, All Other$315K
- Pediatricians, General$289K
- General Internal Medicine Physicians$281K
- Nurse Anesthetists$261K
- Family Medicine Physicians$255K
- Podiatrists$234K
- Dentists, General$211K
- Veterinarians$146K
- Physician Assistants$143K
- Pharmacists$138K
- Nurse Practitioners$134K
- Optometrists$128K
- Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$116K
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers$107K
- Dental Hygienists$102K
- Physical Therapists$99K
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists$99K
- Registered Nurses$97K
- Respiratory Therapists$92K
- Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$88K
- Occupational Therapists$87K
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other$87K
- Speech-Language Pathologists$87K
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians$86K
- Orthotists and Prosthetists$84K
- Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars$80K
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$75K
- Chiropractors$74K
- Surgical Technologists$73K
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$72K
- Paramedics$67K
- Dietitians and Nutritionists$65K
- Therapists, All Other$64K
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$62K
- Athletic Trainers$61K
- Opticians, Dispensing$55K
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$54K
- Medical Records Specialists$54K
- Emergency Medical Technicians$48K
- Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$48K
- Psychiatric Technicians$48K
- Pharmacy Technicians$47K
- Dietetic Technicians$40K
Business and Financial Operations28 jobs
- Financial Examiners$139K
- Management Analysts$115K
- Financial Risk Specialists$113K
- Insurance Underwriters$113K
- Personal Financial Advisors$109K
- Loan Officers$101K
- Project Management Specialists$97K
- Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators$96K
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other$95K
- Credit Analysts$93K
- Accountants and Auditors$93K
- Compliance Officers$91K
- Financial Specialists, All Other$89K
- Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists$88K
- Logisticians$87K
- Labor Relations Specialists$87K
- Cost Estimators$85K
- Financial and Investment Analysts$85K
- Buyers and Purchasing Agents$84K
- Property Appraisers and Assessors$82K
- Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists$82K
- Tax Examiners and Collectors, and Revenue Agents$81K
- Human Resources Specialists$80K
- Training and Development Specialists$76K
- Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners$69K
- Fundraisers$67K
- Tax Preparers$59K
- Credit Counselors$54K
Life, Physical, and Social Science12 jobs
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$108K
- Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists$104K
- Chemists$102K
- Psychologists, All Other$100K
- Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health$97K
- Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers$96K
- Urban and Regional Planners$82K
- Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$82K
- School Psychologists$77K
- Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other$73K
- Biological Technicians$57K
- Chemical Technicians$50K
Protective Service11 jobs
- Detectives and Criminal Investigators$126K
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives$110K
- First-Line Supervisors of Firefighting and Prevention Workers$100K
- Transportation Security Screeners$76K
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers$75K
- Private Detectives and Investigators$73K
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers$63K
- Firefighters$60K
- Security Guards$46K
- Crossing Guards and Flaggers$38K
- School Bus Monitors$33K
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media17 jobs
- Technical Writers$104K
- Art Directors$87K
- Public Relations Specialists$81K
- News Analysts, Reporters, and Journalists$78K
- Editors$75K
- Producers and Directors$70K
- Writers and Authors$69K
- Interior Designers$65K
- Film and Video Editors$63K
- Graphic Designers$63K
- Audio and Video Technicians$58K
- Coaches and Scouts$56K
- Interpreters and Translators$55K
- Media and Communication Equipment Workers, All Other$55K
- Photographers$54K
- Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$42K
- Floral Designers$42K
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair24 jobs
- Electrical Power-Line Installers and Repairers$96K
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers$93K
- Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers$84K
- Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers$82K
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians$80K
- Maintenance Workers, Machinery$77K
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists$73K
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers$69K
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment$68K
- Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines$66K
- Mechanical Door Repairers$65K
- Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers$65K
- Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers$63K
- Industrial Machinery Mechanics$62K
- Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics$62K
- Home Appliance Repairers$59K
- Outdoor Power Equipment and Other Small Engine Mechanics$59K
- Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers$56K
- Automotive Body and Related Repairers$56K
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General$56K
- Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other$56K
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door$53K
- Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers$45K
- Tire Repairers and Changers$42K
Construction and Extraction19 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers$91K
- Construction and Building Inspectors$72K
- Drywall and Ceiling Tile Installers$68K
- Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters$67K
- Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators, Surface Mining$67K
- Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators$66K
- Electricians$65K
- Carpenters$64K
- Roofers$63K
- Septic Tank Servicers and Sewer Pipe Cleaners$61K
- Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators$61K
- Sheet Metal Workers$59K
- Structural Iron and Steel Workers$59K
- Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers$56K
- Highway Maintenance Workers$53K
- Miscellaneous Construction and Related Workers$52K
- Painters, Construction and Maintenance$50K
- Construction Laborers$50K
- Pipelayers$49K
Educational Instruction and Library34 jobs
- Engineering Teachers, Postsecondary$116K
- Business Teachers, Postsecondary$103K
- English Language and Literature Teachers, Postsecondary$95K
- Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary$91K
- Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary$90K
- Biological Science Teachers, Postsecondary$88K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary$85K
- Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary$82K
- Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary$80K
- Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary$79K
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other$76K
- Instructional Coordinators$76K
- Special Education Teachers, Secondary School$75K
- Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School$73K
- Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary$73K
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$71K
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education$69K
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education$69K
- Special Education Teachers, Middle School$68K
- Educational Instruction and Library Workers, All Other$68K
- Librarians and Media Collections Specialists$67K
- Special Education Teachers, Preschool$67K
- Kindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education$66K
- Special Education Teachers, Kindergarten and Elementary School$65K
- Special Education Teachers, All Other$64K
- Teachers and Instructors, All Other$59K
- Self-Enrichment Teachers$57K
- Tutors$56K
- Education Teachers, Postsecondary$55K
- Library Technicians$49K
- Preschool Teachers, Except Special Education$40K
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary$39K
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term$37K
- Teaching Assistants, Postsecondary$26K
Community and Social Service11 jobs
- Social Workers, All Other$97K
- Healthcare Social Workers$77K
- Health Education Specialists$75K
- Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$69K
- Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers$67K
- Child, Family, and School Social Workers$64K
- Community Health Workers$58K
- Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other$57K
- Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$56K
- Social and Human Service Assistants$47K
- Rehabilitation Counselors$41K
Sales and Related16 jobs
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products$119K
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products$115K
- First-Line Supervisors of Non-Retail Sales Workers$111K
- Sales Engineers$105K
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents$95K
- Insurance Sales Agents$90K
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel$87K
- Real Estate Sales Agents$70K
- Sales and Related Workers, All Other$66K
- Advertising Sales Agents$66K
- First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers$59K
- Counter and Rental Clerks$52K
- Parts Salespersons$47K
- Retail Salespersons$39K
- Cashiers$32K
- Telemarketers$31K
Office and Administrative Support42 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers$78K
- Executive Secretaries and Executive Administrative Assistants$72K
- Brokerage Clerks$71K
- Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks$69K
- Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks$69K
- Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$68K
- Postal Service Mail Carriers$64K
- Postal Service Clerks$63K
- Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks$63K
- Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine Operators$60K
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs$60K
- Public Safety Telecommunicators$58K
- Procurement Clerks$56K
- Correspondence Clerks$55K
- Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance$55K
- Loan Interviewers and Clerks$55K
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks$54K
- Billing and Posting Clerks$53K
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping$51K
- Office Clerks, General$51K
- Customer Service Representatives$51K
- Court, Municipal, and License Clerks$50K
- Order Clerks$50K
- Interviewers, Except Eligibility and Loan$50K
- Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks$49K
- New Accounts Clerks$49K
- Information and Record Clerks, All Other$49K
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive$49K
- Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants$49K
- Bill and Account Collectors$48K
- Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping$45K
- Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other$45K
- Data Entry Keyers$44K
- File Clerks$44K
- Switchboard Operators, Including Answering Service$44K
- Tellers$43K
- Couriers and Messengers$42K
- Mail Clerks and Mail Machine Operators, Except Postal Service$42K
- Receptionists and Information Clerks$39K
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks$37K
- Library Assistants, Clerical$37K
- Office Machine Operators, Except Computer$33K
Production42 jobs
- First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers$83K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Programmers$71K
- Tool and Die Makers$71K
- Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators$66K
- Semiconductor Processing Technicians$62K
- Computer Numerically Controlled Tool Operators$61K
- Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers$61K
- Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders$60K
- Machinists$60K
- Extruding and Drawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$56K
- Dental Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Ophthalmic Laboratory Technicians$55K
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers$54K
- Printing Press Operators$54K
- Separating, Filtering, Clarifying, Precipitating, and Still Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Mixing and Blending Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$53K
- Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders$53K
- Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$52K
- Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing$51K
- Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical Assemblers, Except Coil Winders, Tapers, and Finishers$51K
- Cutting and Slicing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Molders, Shapers, and Casters, Except Metal and Plastic$49K
- Multiple Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$49K
- Welding, Soldering, and Brazing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$49K
- Cleaning, Washing, and Metal Pickling Equipment Operators and Tenders$48K
- Metal Workers and Plastic Workers, All Other$47K
- Prepress Technicians and Workers$47K
- Grinding, Lapping, Polishing, and Buffing Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Butchers and Meat Cutters$47K
- Textile Knitting and Weaving Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$47K
- Cutting, Punching, and Press Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$47K
- Miscellaneous Assemblers and Fabricators$47K
- Extruding, Forming, Pressing, and Compacting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders$46K
- Production Workers, All Other$46K
- Molding, Coremaking, and Casting Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic$45K
- Print Binding and Finishing Workers$45K
- Bakers$40K
- Sewing Machine Operators$40K
- Helpers--Production Workers$39K
- Textile, Apparel, and Furnishings Workers, All Other$38K
- Laundry and Dry-Cleaning Workers$37K
- Pressers, Textile, Garment, and Related Materials$33K
Transportation and Material Moving17 jobs
- Commercial Pilots$160K
- First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors$66K
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers$60K
- Light Truck Drivers$51K
- Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators$50K
- Bus Drivers, School$49K
- Refuse and Recyclable Material Collectors$47K
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand$42K
- Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants$41K
- Shuttle Drivers and Chauffeurs$41K
- Driver/Sales Workers$39K
- Machine Feeders and Offbearers$38K
- Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment$38K
- Stockers and Order Fillers$37K
- Parking Attendants$36K
- Motor Vehicle Operators, All Other$35K
- Packers and Packagers, Hand$33K
Healthcare Support12 jobs
- Massage Therapists$88K
- Physical Therapist Assistants$74K
- Occupational Therapy Assistants$72K
- Dental Assistants$57K
- Medical Equipment Preparers$54K
- Phlebotomists$50K
- Medical Assistants$50K
- Nursing Assistants$48K
- Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$47K
- Physical Therapist Aides$43K
- Home Health and Personal Care Aides$40K
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers$36K
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance5 jobs
Personal Care and Service15 jobs
- Funeral Attendants$63K
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors$56K
- First-Line Supervisors of Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services$54K
- First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service Workers$50K
- Residential Advisors$49K
- Skincare Specialists$46K
- Manicurists and Pedicurists$39K
- Animal Trainers$38K
- Recreation Workers$38K
- Concierges$37K
- Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists$35K
- Personal Care and Service Workers, All Other$35K
- Animal Caretakers$34K
- Childcare Workers$34K
- Amusement and Recreation Attendants$30K
Food Preparation and Serving Related15 jobs
- Chefs and Head Cooks$65K
- First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$51K
- Waiters and Waitresses$44K
- Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$43K
- Cooks, Restaurant$40K
- Bartenders$40K
- Cooks, Fast Food$39K
- Food Preparation and Serving Related Workers, All Other$39K
- Food Servers, Nonrestaurant$37K
- Food Preparation Workers$35K
- Dishwashers$34K
- Cooks, Short Order$33K
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop$32K
- Fast Food and Counter Workers$31K
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendants and Bartender Helpers$27K
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Salary in Manchester: questions
What is a good salary in Manchester?
Half of all workers in the Manchester metro earn less than $56,530 and the average is $72,800. Earning more than $83,200 puts you in the top quarter of local wages.
How much do you need to earn in Manchester to match a $69,770 salary elsewhere?
About $73,717, because prices here are 6% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 105.7).
What are the highest-paying jobs in Manchester?
Physicians, All Other ($314,930), Pediatricians, General ($288,830), Chief Executives ($282,780).
What is the average salary in Nashua?
Nashua is part of the Manchester-Nashua, NH metro area, where the average salary is $72,800 a year and the median $56,530. BLS does not publish separate wage figures for Nashua, so these metro figures are the closest official guide.
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. Area Manchester-Nashua, NH (31700), all occupations and 432 individual jobs. What a metro area includes.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Population and median household income: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2023.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
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