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Counter and Rental Clerks average salary by city in New York
- New York$53,280
- Albany$50,580
- Rochester$49,760
- Glens Falls$49,350
- Buffalo$48,820
- Kiryas Joel$48,200
- Ithaca$48,080
- Syracuse$47,920
- Utica$46,320
- Binghamton$45,690
- Elmira$45,390
- Kingston$45,200
- Watertown$43,990
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $53,280 | $48,040 | $39,740 | $42,665 | 113 |
| Albany | $50,580 | $45,990 | $36,860 | $40,644 | 100 |
| Rochester | $49,760 | $46,480 | $36,680 | $40,030 | 97 |
| Glens Falls | $49,350 | $45,300 | $36,510 | $39,723 | 95 |
| Buffalo | $48,820 | $43,880 | $36,030 | $39,327 | 96 |
| Kiryas Joel | $48,200 | $42,230 | $36,540 | $38,863 | 109 |
| Ithaca | $48,080 | $42,590 | $36,660 | $38,773 | 103 |
| Syracuse | $47,920 | $45,280 | $36,460 | $38,653 | 96 |
| Utica | $46,320 | $40,790 | $35,090 | $37,456 | 93 |
| Binghamton | $45,690 | $41,220 | $34,560 | $36,984 | 93 |
| Elmira | $45,390 | $43,420 | $34,020 | $36,759 | 94 |
| Kingston | $45,200 | $38,280 | $33,210 | $36,617 | 101 |
| Watertown | $43,990 | $40,020 | $35,090 | $35,712 | 88 |
*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 41-2021.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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