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Postal Service Mail Carriers average salary by city in New York
- New York$64,330
- Kingston$63,960
- Buffalo$63,680
- Albany$63,600
- Ithaca$63,180
- Kiryas Joel$63,030
- Rochester$62,930
- Syracuse$62,770
- Utica$62,480
- Glens Falls$62,420
- Watertown$62,220
- Elmira$62,080
- Binghamton$61,640
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | $64,330 | $62,070 | $52,190 | $50,936 | 113 |
| Kingston | $63,960 | $63,380 | $43,120 | $50,659 | 101 |
| Buffalo | $63,680 | $63,380 | $51,130 | $50,449 | 96 |
| Albany | $63,600 | $62,070 | $52,190 | $50,390 | 100 |
| Ithaca | $63,180 | $61,540 | $51,130 | $50,075 | 103 |
| Kiryas Joel | $63,030 | $62,070 | $49,960 | $49,963 | 109 |
| Rochester | $62,930 | $62,070 | $51,110 | $49,888 | 97 |
| Syracuse | $62,770 | $62,070 | $51,130 | $49,768 | 96 |
| Utica | $62,480 | $59,880 | $51,110 | $49,551 | 93 |
| Glens Falls | $62,420 | $61,780 | $52,520 | $49,506 | 95 |
| Watertown | $62,220 | $61,610 | $43,120 | $49,357 | 88 |
| Elmira | $62,080 | $57,470 | $48,940 | $49,252 | 94 |
| Binghamton | $61,640 | $59,880 | $51,110 | $48,923 | 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 43-5052.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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