Average salary by city in New York
- New York$86,310
- Ithaca$76,980
- Albany$71,830
- Kiryas Joel$67,700
- Syracuse$67,470
- Rochester$67,420
- Buffalo$66,480
- Binghamton$65,460
- Kingston$63,440
- Glens Falls$62,240
- Utica$61,760
- Elmira$61,430
- Watertown$59,110
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Salary, take-home pay and cost of living by city
| City | Average | Median | Take-home* | Cost of living | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $86,310 | $61,430 | $65,407 | 113 | $727,625 |
| Ithaca | $76,980 | $58,130 | $59,357 | 103 | $353,120 |
| Albany | $71,830 | $58,460 | $56,017 | 100 | $370,533 |
| Kiryas Joel | $67,700 | $50,990 | $53,322 | 109 | $364,400 |
| Syracuse | $67,470 | $52,990 | $53,189 | 96 | $264,903 |
| Rochester | $67,420 | $51,210 | $53,157 | 97 | $285,034 |
| Buffalo | $66,480 | $50,790 | $52,488 | 96 | $288,316 |
| Binghamton | $65,460 | $49,460 | $51,782 | 93 | $198,435 |
| Kingston | $63,440 | $50,020 | $50,270 | 101 | $442,041 |
| Glens Falls | $62,240 | $49,090 | $49,371 | 95 | $313,642 |
| Utica | $61,760 | $48,970 | $49,013 | 93 | $230,265 |
| Elmira | $61,430 | $47,850 | $48,765 | 94 | $161,607 |
| Watertown | $59,110 | $47,600 | $47,029 | 88 | $230,401 |
*Average salary after federal and state income tax and payroll taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Highest-paying jobs in New York
- Anesthesiologists · Buffalo$457,280
- Cardiologists · Syracuse$448,790
- Neurologists · Buffalo$448,720
- Anesthesiologists · Albany$437,170
- Cardiologists · New York$420,460
- Surgeons, All Other · Binghamton$417,250
- Chief Executives · New York$392,410
- Pediatric Surgeons · New York$388,320
- Cardiologists · Buffalo$385,930
- Dermatologists · Kiryas Joel$380,160
Most common jobs in New York
| Job | Jobs in these metros | Highest city average |
|---|---|---|
| Home Health and Personal Care Aides | 726,780 | $42,930 |
| Retail Salespersons | 272,680 | $43,950 |
| Registered Nurses | 257,850 | $119,600 |
| Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners | 230,600 | $45,520 |
| General and Operations Managers | 226,620 | $189,200 |
| Cashiers | 223,720 | $38,180 |
| Fast Food and Counter Workers | 221,760 | $37,130 |
| Stockers and Order Fillers | 181,060 | $42,380 |
| Waiters and Waitresses | 173,710 | $55,000 |
| Office Clerks, General | 169,910 | $50,080 |
New York income tax and take-home pay
Take-home figures on these pages apply New York's 2025 income tax rules for a single filer with the standard deduction, plus federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security and Medicare. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Cost of living: New York vs other states
New York at a glance
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Salary in New York: questions
What is the average salary in New York?
$81,553 a year across all jobs (BLS OEWS, May 2025), weighted by employment over the state's metro and nonmetro areas.
Which city in New York pays the most?
New York, with an average of $86,310 a year among the metro areas we cover.
Is New York expensive to live in?
BEA puts New York prices 8% above the U.S. average (price parity 107.9). Within the state, New York 113, Kiryas Joel 109, Ithaca 103 are the most expensive metros.
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. State average: all occupations, employment-weighted over every OEWS metro and nonmetro area whose principal state is New York.
- 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.
- Crime: FBI Crime Data Explorer, violent and property crimes reported by agencies statewide, latest 12 months available.
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