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Editors average salary by city in New York
- New York$119,160
- Glens Falls$92,260
- Albany$89,500
- Kiryas Joel$88,090
- Rochester$87,310
- Buffalo$81,370
- Syracuse$77,530
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $119,160 | $102,120 | $77,750 | $86,558 | 113 |
| Glens Falls | $92,260 | $78,990 | $60,510 | $69,248 | 95 |
| Albany | $89,500 | $77,570 | $65,200 | $67,472 | 100 |
| Kiryas Joel | $88,090 | $77,130 | $55,730 | $66,561 | 109 |
| Rochester | $87,310 | $76,620 | $58,400 | $66,056 | 97 |
| Buffalo | $81,370 | $71,520 | $52,100 | $62,203 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $77,530 | $69,190 | $47,940 | $59,713 | 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 27-3041.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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