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Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks average salary by city in New York
- New York$66,110
- Kiryas Joel$62,320
- Glens Falls$59,500
- Rochester$58,930
- Albany$58,730
- Syracuse$57,750
- Buffalo$56,800
- Ithaca$56,130
- Kingston$53,550
- Binghamton$53,330
- Utica$52,810
- Watertown$51,920
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $66,110 | $63,500 | $53,070 | $52,268 | 113 |
| Kiryas Joel | $62,320 | $59,110 | $52,650 | $49,432 | 109 |
| Glens Falls | $59,500 | $56,430 | $47,000 | $47,321 | 95 |
| Rochester | $58,930 | $57,440 | $50,220 | $46,894 | 97 |
| Albany | $58,730 | $56,360 | $48,280 | $46,744 | 100 |
| Syracuse | $57,750 | $55,410 | $48,690 | $46,011 | 96 |
| Buffalo | $56,800 | $55,650 | $48,250 | $45,300 | 96 |
| Ithaca | $56,130 | $51,030 | $46,690 | $44,798 | 103 |
| Kingston | $53,550 | $50,430 | $45,140 | $42,867 | 101 |
| Binghamton | $53,330 | $50,770 | $47,000 | $42,702 | 93 |
| Utica | $52,810 | $49,940 | $44,950 | $42,313 | 93 |
| Watertown | $51,920 | $51,630 | $45,310 | $41,647 | 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.
Payroll and Timekeeping Clerks salary in other states
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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 43-3051.
- 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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