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Firefighters average salary by city in New York
- New York$92,410
- Rochester$82,520
- Kiryas Joel$72,360
- Binghamton$69,960
- Utica$69,180
- Buffalo$68,280
- Albany$65,930
- Syracuse$63,910
- Watertown$61,400
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $92,410 | $106,420 | $74,880 | $69,344 | 113 |
| Rochester | $82,520 | $89,120 | $75,040 | $62,949 | 97 |
| Kiryas Joel | $72,360 | $76,120 | $62,020 | $56,360 | 109 |
| Binghamton | $69,960 | $81,810 | $61,510 | $54,804 | 93 |
| Utica | $69,180 | $75,060 | $60,460 | $54,298 | 93 |
| Buffalo | $68,280 | $74,470 | $59,300 | $53,715 | 96 |
| Albany | $65,930 | $70,840 | $53,010 | $52,134 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $63,910 | $58,470 | $51,050 | $50,622 | 96 |
| Watertown | $61,400 | $60,700 | $49,940 | $48,743 | 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 33-2011.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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