Salary Breakdown for Pittsburgh
The median individual income in Pittsburgh is $33,730 per year, which works out to approximately $2,811/month or $16.22/hour for full-time workers. The median household income is $53,736.
Cost of Living Adjusted Salary
Pittsburgh's cost of living index is 94 (national average = 100). The median salary of $33,730 in Pittsburgh has the purchasing power of approximately $35,883 at the national average cost of living. Your dollar goes significantly further in Pittsburgh than in most major cities.
Top Employers in Pittsburgh
- UPMC
- University of Pittsburgh
- PNC Financial
Major Industries in Pittsburgh
- Healthcare
- Education
- Technology
How Pittsburgh Compares to Pennsylvania
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Cost of Living in Pittsburgh
See a detailed breakdown of housing, groceries, utilities, and more on our cost of living in Pittsburgh page.
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