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File Clerks 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 | $47,750 | $44,710 | $38,980 | $38,526 | 113 |
| Buffalo | $45,260 | $44,250 | $37,030 | $36,662 | 96 |
| Syracuse | $44,040 | $39,990 | $36,880 | $35,749 | 96 |
| Albany | $43,750 | $42,070 | $36,110 | $35,532 | 100 |
| Rochester | $42,900 | $41,600 | $38,100 | $34,896 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $42,360 | $42,670 | $35,550 | $34,491 | 109 |
| Utica | $41,590 | $37,190 | $32,620 | $33,915 | 93 |
*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 43-4071.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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