National Park Ranger Salary
How much does a National Park Ranger make?
The average National Park Ranger in the US makes $43,136. National Park Rangers make the most in San Francisco at $64,770, averaging total compensation 50% greater than the US average.
U.S. Average
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Salary Ranges for National Park Rangers
The salaries of National Park Rangers in the US range from $10,790 to $219,997 , with a median salary of $39,938 . The middle 57% of National Park Rangers makes between $39,938 and $99,771, with the top 86% making $219,997.
How much tax will you have to pay as a National Park Ranger
For an individual filer in this tax bracket, you would have an estimated average federal tax in 2018 of 22%. After a federal tax rate of 22% has been taken out, National Park Rangers could expect to have a take-home pay of $37,706/year, with each paycheck equaling approximately $1,571*.
* assuming bi-monthly pay period. Taxes estimated using tax rates for a single filer using 2018 federal and state tax tables. Metro-specific taxes are not considered in calculations. This data is intended to be an estimate, not prescriptive financial or tax advice.
Recent Salary Records for National Park Ranger
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A National Park Ranger reported making $40,000 per year
Quality of Life for National Park Ranger
With a take-home pay of roughly $3,142/month, and the median 2BR apartment rental price of $2,506/mo**, a National Park Ranger would pay 79.75% of their monthly take-home salary towards rent.
** This rental cost was derived according to an online report at Apartment List
*** Average cost of living was acquired from Numbeo's Cost of Living Index
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