Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay range in New York
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,750 a year or less, while the top 10% make $269,170 or more. The middle half of education administrators, postsecondary in New York earn between $107,490 and $179,360.
- $99K10th
- $107K25th
- $138KMedian
- $179K75th
- $269K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $160,770 | $13,398 | $77.29 |
| Median | $137,800 | $11,483 | $66.25 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $107,490 | $8,958 | $51.68 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $179,360 | $14,947 | $86.23 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary pay in New York vs. New York State and the U.S.
Education administrators, postsecondary in New York earn about the same as the New York State average ($162,540) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($126,540). At the median the gap is +32% against the U.S. median of $104,590.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $160,770 | $137,800 | $98,750 | $269,170 | 7,550 |
| New York State | $162,540 | $139,640 | $87,240 | $278,010 | 7,280 |
| United States | $126,540 | $104,590 | $64,560 | $215,620 | 180,470 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary after taxes in New York
On the average salary of $160,770, a single filer in New York takes home about $112,554 a year, or $9,380 a month and $4,329 every two weeks. Taxes take 30% of gross pay.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in NJ | $113,101 | $9,425 |
| Working in NY | $112,554 | $9,380 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is New York a good place for education administrators, postsecondary? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the New York area are 13% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 112.6), so the average $160,770 buys what about $142,827 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in New York ($61,430). A typical home costs $727,625, or 4.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in other New York cities
New York ranks 3rd of 9 New York metro areas for this job; Binghamton pays the most ($192,830).
- Binghamton$192,830
- Rochester$163,200
- New York$160,770
- Kiryas Joel$158,770
- Ithaca$157,980
- Albany$154,700
- Syracuse$138,300
- Buffalo$136,400
- Utica$130,320
All Education Administrators, Postsecondary salaries in New York
Highest-paying cities for education administrators, postsecondary
Augusta, GA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($257,050).
- Augusta, GA$257,050
- Merced, CA$197,170
- Binghamton, NY$192,830
- Lansing, MI$187,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$183,730
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Education Administrators, Postsecondary salary in New York: questions
How much do education administrators, postsecondary make an hour in New York?
$77.29 an hour on average, and $66.25 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level education administrators, postsecondary salary in New York?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $98,750 a year and the 25th percentile is $107,490, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the education administrators, postsecondary take-home pay in New York?
About $112,554 a year ($9,380 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $160,770. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do education administrators, postsecondary earn more in New York than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more than the U.S. average for this job ($126,540).
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 11-9033; area New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ (35620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- 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.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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