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Actuaries average salary by city in New York
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $166,660 | $161,460 | $115,310 | $116,227 | 113 |
| Rochester | $139,280 | $130,220 | $101,530 | $99,155 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $116,540 | $110,190 | $79,490 | $84,872 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $116,440 | $101,430 | $63,520 | $84,807 | 96 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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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. SOC code 15-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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